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Definition of gutting

gutting

/ˈɡʌt.ɪŋ/
gut · ting
Plural:guttings
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gutting Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Bitterly disappointing or upsetting.

Example

"Losing the championship match in the final seconds was a gutting experience for the entire team."

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• noun

1

The complete removal or destruction of the interior of a building, or of the essential, effective parts of a law, institution, or system.

Example

"The historic theater required a complete gutting of its decayed interior before structural renovations could begin."

2

The act of removing the internal organs or entrails of a fish or other animal, especially in preparation for cooking.

Example

"The fishermen completed the scaling and gutting of the catch before returning to the harbor."

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• Rhymes for gutting

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gutting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gutting
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