Gym shoes/Trainers.
Gutties
GUT-eez
ˈɡʌtiːz
Noun
Example Sentences
"Put on yer gutties for PE."
"Got new gutties for fitbaw."
Etymology & History
Scottish term for sneakers or trainers, from "gutta-percha" (rubber-like substance used in shoe soles). Common in Scotland throughout the 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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