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gusset
nounverbC2
/ˈɡʌsɪt/A triangular or diamond-shaped piece of fabric sewn into a garment to strengthen or enlarge a part of it, like the underarm or crotch.
gussie
nounRare/Very Low
/ˈɡʌs.i/To ornament or dress up in an ostentatious or showy manner.
gussy
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow (Informal, somewhat dated)
/ˈɡʌsi/To dress up or decorate someone or something in a showy or fancy way.
gussy up
verbLow-medium (informal, somewhat dated)
/ˈɡʌsi ˈʌp/To dress up or decorate something in a showy, elaborate, or fancy way, often excessively.
gust
nounverbverb-intransitiveB2
/ɡʌst/A sudden, strong rush of wind.
gustation
nounLow (C2+)
/ɡʌˈsteɪ.ʃən/the act or faculty of tasting; the sense of taste.
gustave
nounRare
/ˈɡʌstɑːv/A large, man-eating Nile crocodile, the subject of a specific well-documented legend in Burundi and Tanzania.
gustavo a. madero
nounVery Low (outside Mexico)
/ɡʊˌstɑːvəʊ eɪ məˈdeərəʊ/A proper noun referring to a Mexican municipality and borough (delegación) within Mexico City, named after revolutionary leader Gustavo A. Madero.
gustavus
nounRare
/ˈɡʊstəvəs/ or /ɡəˈstɑːvəs/Primarily a proper noun referring to a historical figure, specifically Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden (1594–1632), known as a military leader during the Thirty Years' War.
gustavus adolphus
nounVery Low
/ɡʊˈsteɪvəs əˈdɒlfəs/The name of a specific historical figure: Gustavus Adolphus (1594–1632), King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632, celebrated as a great military commander and statesman during the Thirty Years' War.
gustavus i
nounLow
/ɡʊˈstɑːvəs ðə ˈfɜːst/A historical person: King of Sweden (1496-1560), founder of the modern Swedish state and the Vasa dynasty.
gustavus ii
nounVery Low
/ɡʊˈstɑːvəs ðə ˈsekənd/A historical reference to Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632, known as 'the Great' or 'the Lion of the North' for his military leadership during the Thirty Years' War.
gustavus iii
nounC2
/ɡʊˈstɑːvəs ðə ˈθɜːd/The name of a historical figure, specifically a King of Sweden who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792.
gustavus iv
nounVery Low
/ɡʊˈstɑːvəs ðə ˈfɔːθ/ or /ˈɡʌstəvəs/Proper noun referring to Gustavus IV Adolphus (1778–1837), the King of Sweden from 1792 until his abdication in 1809.
gustavus v
nounVery Low
/ɡʊˈstɑːvəs ðə ˈfɪfθ/A monarchic title or name referring to King Gustavus V of Sweden.
gustavus vi
nounC2
/ˌɡʊsteɪvəs ðə ˈsɪksθ/A proper noun referring to Gustav VI Adolf (1882–1973), King of Sweden from 1950 to 1973.
gusto
nounB2
/ˈɡʌstəʊ/vigorous enthusiasm and enjoyment in doing something.
guston
nounVery Rare / Obsolete
Not a standard English word; primarily a surname and possibly a historical or rare term, not found in contemporary dictionaries.
gut
adjectivenounverb+1B2
/ɡʌt/The long tube in the body that digests food; the stomach and intestines.
gut check
nounC1
/ˈɡʌt ˌtʃek/A moment of honest self-assessment or evaluation of one's resolve, courage, or fundamental character, often in the face of a challenge.

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