Why do we say gutted?
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Why do we say gutted?
The OED reports it originated as prison slang and defines it as: “bitterly disappointed; devastated, shattered; utterly fed up.” The dictionary’s first citation is a 1984 entry in Jonathon Green’s Dictionary of Contemporary Slang and the first use in the wild is from a 1987 article in the English newspaper The …
Is it guttered or gutted?
It seems there are those among us (no need to name names) who believe that when describing an emotionally turbulent event that has a visceral, gut-wrenching effect on them, it’s appropriate to say that they are “guttered” or that the experience has been “guttering”.
Is gutted British?
Gutted spelt G-U-T-T-E-D is British slang word of pure contextual emotion. To be “gutted” about a situation means to be devastated and saddened. It can be used like this: “His girlfriend broke up with him.
Why do British say gutted?
Yes, here ‘gutted’ as slang would denote extreme disappointment ( not that I was gutted when England lost; it always ends in tears with England matches) or that you were devastated, shocked… definately more than disappointed. Metaphorically disembowelled – left with nothing.
What does still gutted mean?
If you are gutted, you feel extremely disappointed or depressed about something that has happened. [British, informal]
What does gutted by fire mean?
With the most important parts destroyed (often by fire), removed or rendered useless.
What does the word palled mean?
Meaning of palled in English to become less interesting or enjoyable: The pleasure of not having to work quickly palled.
Is dodgy a slang word?
Dodgy in slang is derived from the formal english word dodge D-O-D-G-E used as both a verb and noun. In slang dodgy can be a synonym for dangerous, bad or untrustworthy for example “That guy looks a bit dodgy” meaning he looks untrustworthy. Or “urgh!
Where does gutted come from?
From Middle English gutted, gotted, equivalent to gut + -ed.
What is another word for gutting a house?
OTHER WORDS FOR remodel 2 renew, renovate, re-create, repair.
What does gutted mean in Australia?
Gutted. ‘Gutted’ – a British slang term that is one of the saddest on the lists in terms of pure contextual emotion. To be ‘gutted’ about a situation means to be devastated and saddened.