gutty: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very low frequencyInformal, colloquial, dated; occasionally found in historical or sports contexts.
Quick answer
What does “gutty” mean?
A colloquial term meaning 'courageous', 'determined', or 'gutsy'.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A colloquial term meaning 'courageous', 'determined', or 'gutsy'.
Can refer to something being basic, crude, or unrefined, particularly in sporting contexts (e.g., a gutty golf ball, an old type made from gutta-percha).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both varieties recognize the 'courageous' meaning. The historical sports sense (golf ball) is known in golfing communities internationally.
Connotations
Informal, slightly old-fashioned. May sound quaint or regional.
Frequency
Extremely rare in contemporary use in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “gutty” in a Sentence
[Subject] is guttyIt was gutty of [NP] to [VP]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “gutty” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- That was a gutty comeback from the underdog team.
- He's a gutty, no-nonsense sort of player.
American English
- Her gutty speech really inspired the crowd.
- It was a gutty move to quit his job and start a business.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used.
Everyday
Rare, informal praise for someone showing determination.
Technical
Historical term in golf for a type of ball.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “gutty”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “gutty”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “gutty”
- Using it in formal writing.
- Confusing it with 'gut' as a verb.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is very rare in modern English. 'Gutsy' is the far more common synonym.
Yes, but this is a specialist/historical use, mainly for early golf balls made from gutta-percha, a type of rubber.
It may sound odd, outdated, or be misunderstood. It's safer to use 'gutsy', 'courageous', or 'determined'.
Not commonly. The related noun is 'guts' (meaning courage).
A colloquial term meaning 'courageous', 'determined', or 'gutsy'.
Gutty is usually informal, colloquial, dated; occasionally found in historical or sports contexts. in register.
Gutty: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡʌti/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɡʌti/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'GUTS' (courage) + the letter 'Y' to make it an adjective-like quality: having GUTS-Y = GUTTY.
Conceptual Metaphor
COURAGE IS A PHYSICAL SUBSTANCE (GUTS) POSSESSED IN ABUNDANCE.
Practice
Quiz
In which context might you historically encounter the word 'gutty'?