Gutted

Gutted

GUT-id /หˆษกสŒtษชd/ /หˆษกสŒtษชd/
Adjective General British

Extremely disappointed or upset. Expresses a deep sense of disappointment about something.

Example Sentences

"I was absolutely gutted when my team lost in the final minute."
"She was gutted to miss her best friend's wedding."
"He's gutted about not getting the job offer."

Etymology & History

See earlier entry. British very disappointed. From gutting fish (emptying). British disappointment slang.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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