# gut vs gutsy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gut
*noun · IPA /ɡʌt/ · frequency rank #6,915*
The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.

### gutsy
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡʌt.si/ · frequency rank #40,272*
Marked by courage, determination or boldness in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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