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blood-and-guts

blood-and-guts

1 8.1
Showing very violent fighting and a lot of blood
  • adjective
  • /blʌd ənd ɡʌts/
  • NSFW
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  • The artist is known for her blood-and-guts paintings that convey a sense of raw emotion.

Examples

  • That little guy loves blood-and-guts TV, and no matter how graphic, he doesn't flinch.

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  • The movie was filled with blood-and-guts action sequences that thrilled the audience.

  • Many fans admire the blood-and-guts style of this video game for its intense gameplay.

Synonyms

bloody
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478 3.1

Covered with blood after an injury or fight

refers more to fierceness or energetic enthusiasm than literal staining
bloodthirsty
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42 6.8

Wanting people to be harmed or killed

describes violent or fierce activity itself rather than a desire to harm
gory
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21 6.5

Showing a lot of blood and violence, often in films or news reports

emphasizes fierceness or enthusiasm rather than graphic physical detail
slaughterous
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1 9.9

Very violent and causing many deaths

is used for fierceness or enthusiasm rather than only mass bloodshed
sanguineous
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1 9.9

Involving violent acts that cause blood and death

is the common vivid phrase for fierce or enthusiastic activity
knock-down-and-drag-out
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8.8

Very violent and intense, often about a fight or argument

is used for general activities marked by fierceness or intense enthusiasm
butcherly
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9.9

Very cruel and violent, causing many deaths

stresses fierceness or enthusiastic force more than cruel intent

Antonyms

peaceful
144 1.0

Not using violence when protesting or solving a conflict

How Violent

blood-and-guts
  • NSFW
1 8.1
savage
  • NSFW
27 4.5
brutal
142 4.2
violent
  • Offensive
∞ 2.5
fierce
220 3.0

Surface Forms

blood-and-guts positive

Morphology

blood-and-guts = blood + guts (transparent) = blood + guts

The components 'blood' and 'guts' straightforwardly evoke gore/violence, so the compound's meaning 'violent; gory' is directly derived.

Etymology

Blood-and-guts comes from the vivid words blood ('blood') and guts ('inside parts' or 'bravery'), which together make a strong image of physical violence or fierce courage. So, when something is called blood-and-guts, it means it is violent or full of intense, fierce energy.