adjective
General Slang
gutsy
GUT-see · adjective · informal
Greedy or gluttonous.
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In the Valleys 'gutsy' means greedy for food rather than brave, describing someone who eats more than their share.
“You gutsy thing, you've had all the crisps.”
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gutsy In A Sentence
You gutsy thing, you've had all the crisps.
Origin & Usage
South Wales dialect, from 'guts'.
People Also Ask
What does gutsy mean in Welsh slang?
In the South Wales Valleys it means greedy or gluttonous with food, not brave as in standard English.
Is gutsy an insult?
It's a mild, often teasing rebuke for someone eating more than their share, as in 'You gutsy thing, you've had all the crisps.'
Where does this sense of gutsy come from?
It's a South Wales dialect usage derived from 'guts'.
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