1 C1 neutral
To remove the internal organs of a fish or animal in preparation for a specific person or use.
"The fishmonger gutted the salmon for the customer right at the counter."
inseparable
gut for
C1 neutral inseparable transitive
A rare or specialised term meaning to gut (eviscerate) an animal in preparation for a specific person or purpose.
In plain English
To clean out the inside of a fish or animal so it is ready for someone to use or cook.
What does "gut for" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To remove the guts (internal organs) of an animal for a specific recipient.
Actually means
To clean out the inside of a fish or animal so it is ready for someone to use or cook.
Usage tip
Extremely rare as a phrasal verb. Appears mainly in hunting, fishing, or butchery contexts. Many speakers would simply say 'gut it for [someone]' rather than treating it as a fixed phrasal verb. Learners should be aware this is marginal.
Words that pair with "gut for"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
fish deer rabbit customer hunter chef
How to conjugate "gut for"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
gut for
I/you/we/they
3rd person
guts for
he/she/it
Past simple
guted for
yesterday
Past participle
guted for
have + pp
-ing form
guting for
continuous
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