gutty

[ guht-ee ]

adjective

, gut·ti·er, gut·ti·est.

1. Informal. showing spirit; plucky; gutsy:

   a gutty attempt to kick a field goal.

gutty

/ ˈɡʌtɪ /

noun

1. an urchin or delinquent
2. a low-class person

Word History and Origins

Origin of gutty¹

First recorded in 1935–40; gut + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of gutty¹

probably from gutter , perhaps from the compound guttersnipe

Example Sentences

U.S. teammate and longtime rival Joe Kovacs unleashed a gutty try in the final round but, for a third consecutive Olympics, finished with silver.

From Los Angeles Times

Local ties: UW’s Dillon Johnson is sure to be on some draft boards after a gutty 2023 season in which he fought through some late-season injuries to help the Huskies get to the national title game.

From Seattle Times

It was a rare stretch of decent offense on a gritty, gutty, win-or-go-home night.

From Seattle Times

Will Dissly’s lone reception was a gutty 6-yarder on a second-and-12 play that helped set up a Seattle field goal.

From Seattle Times

It might not have been how they hoped to end their season, but the 5-7 Cougars ended the Pac-12 Apple Cup era in admirable, gutty fashion.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• courageous
• fearless
• gallant
• gutsy
• heroic
• indomitable
• intrepid
• noble
• plucky
• stout
• strong-willed
• vigorous