Gums vs. Guts

Gums

The gums or gingiva (plural: gingivae) consist of the mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible and maxilla inside the mouth. Gum health and disease can have an effect on general health.

Gutsnoun

plural of gut

Gutsnoun

The entrails or contents of the abdomen.

Gutsnoun

(slang) Courage; determination.

Gutsnoun

(slang) Content, substance.

Gutsnoun

(in the plural) The essential, core parts.

Gutsnoun

(slang) One's innermost feelings.

Gutsverb

(informal) To show determination or courage (especially in the combination guts out).

Gutsnoun

fortitude and determination;