guts

guts · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The internal organs of a person or animal, especially the intestines.

  2. 2.

    (informal) Courage and determination.

  3. 3.

    The inner workings or essential parts of something.

Phrases & expressions

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    have the guts — To have the courage
  • •
    hate someone's guts — To despise someone intensely
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    spill one's guts — To reveal everything, often secrets
  • •
    work one's guts out — To work extremely hard
  • •
    no guts, no glory — Success requires taking risks

Related words

Antonyms: cowardice, timidity
See also: bravery, courage, gut, intestines
Synonyms: bravery, courage, innards, intestines, nerve

Etymology

From Old English guttas (plural of gutt, "entrails"), of Germanic origin.