used in reference to a feeling or reaction based on an instinctive emotional response rather than considered thought
our gut reaction turned out to be wrong
trusting his gut instinct, he went ahead and made the call
I could feel it in my guts—he was out there, watching me
personal courage and determination; toughness of character
he didn't have the guts to tell the truth
fibre made from the intestines of animals, used especially for violin or racket strings or for surgical use
a narrow passage or strait
remove the intestines and other internal organs from (a fish or other animal) before cooking it
cause (someone) to feel extremely upset or disappointed
it guts me to think about what my mother and brother missed out on