SlangMeaning & UsageOrigin & LanguageExamplesWhere It’s Used
guttedvery disappointedUnited Kingdom, English (colloquial)“I was gutted when I missed the concert.”UK, Europe

Definition & Description of Gutted

“Gutted” is British slang used to express a strong feeling of disappointment. It’s a figurative way of saying you feel emotionally empty or devastated. The term is casual, mild, and widely used in everyday conversations, from sports fans discussing a lost match to someone talking about missing an opportunity.

Its origin likely stems from the imagery of having your “guts ripped out” to describe deep emotional letdowns—but nowadays, it’s just an emphatic and non-offensive way to show you’re upset about something. Unlike dramatic words like “heartbroken,” “gutted” can be applied to almost any kind of setback, big or small.

Examples of Gutted

  • “I was gutted when my favourite café closed down.”
  • “She was gutted to hear she didn’t get the job.”

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