B2nouninformalhealthpsychology
US/ɡʌt/
UK/ɡʌt/
the tube in your body that food passes through; also a strong feeling you cannot explain
In context
Yogurt contains good bacteria that keep your gut healthy.
I had a gut feeling that something was wrong with the deal.
When you can't decide, sometimes you should trust your gut.
Words that go with gut
noun + noun
- gut feelingMy gut feeling says we should wait.
- gut healthFermented food is good for gut health.
- gut instinctHer gut instinct was right in the end.
- gut reactionMy first gut reaction was to say no.
verb + noun
- trust your gutIn an interview, trust your gut about the company.