Slang

gutless

This page is about the slang term gutless

Meaning

cowardly, lacking bravery

For example

  • The government is too gutless to take on the big companies that cheat people and damage the environment.

  • He's the sort of guy who acts real tough when he's got his mates to back him up, but if he's by himself he's a gutless weakling.

Quick Quiz

Simon was called gutless because when his friends were being beaten up, he wouldn't

a. give up the fight

b. join in the fight

c. stop helping them
a) give up the fight b) join in the fight c) stop helping them

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Contributor: Matt Errey