SportsSeptember 6, 2026

gutsiest

GUT-see-est

Definition

Displaying the most courage, determination, or spirit in a difficult situation.

Etymology

Derived from the informal English noun 'guts,' meaning courage or fortitude, combined with the suffix '-y' to create the adjective 'gutsy,' with the superlative '-est' added to indicate the highest degree of that quality.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the intense and brave plays made by Baylor and Auburn during the final quarter of their game. It highlights how these high-stakes moments contributed to the game being considered a thriller.

Ranking the most thrilling college football Saturday games of Week 1

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The Big Lead

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