Split a gut Meaning in English
expression
ˈspɫɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡət
SPLIT-uh-GUT
splˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʌt
split-uh-GUT
Definition
To laugh so hard that it feels like your stomach might burst. This is an informal expression meaning to find something extremely funny.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal, mainly spoken. Used for strong reactions to humor: 'I nearly split a gut.' Rare in formal writing. Can also appear as 'split your sides.' Not about physical injury, just intense laughter.
Spanish: partirse de risa - reírse muchísimoPortuguese (BR): rir até chorar - morrer de rirPortuguese (PT): rir até chorar - morrer a rirChinese (Simplified): 笑破肚皮 - 笑到肚子疼Chinese (Traditional): 笑破肚皮 - 笑到肚子痛Hindi: हँस-हँस कर लोट-पोट होनाArabic: ضحك حتى انشق بطنه - انفجر من الضحكBengali: হাসতে হাসতে পেট ব্যথা হওয়াRussian: смешно до колик - смеяться до упадуJapanese: 大笑いする - お腹を抱えて笑うVietnamese: cười vỡ bụng - cười đau bụngKorean: 배꼽 빠지게 웃다 - 뱃속 터지게 웃다Turkish: gülmekten kırılmak - gülmekten çatlamakUrdu: ہنسی سے لوٹ پوٹ ہوناIndonesian: tertawa terpingkal-pingkal - tertawa sampai sakit perut
Example Sentences
That joke made me split a gut.
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She almost split a gut watching that movie.
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We split a gut during the comedian's performance.
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I nearly split a gut listening to his ridiculous story.
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You’ll split a gut if you see their dance moves!
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We were all splitting a gut at his impersonation of the teacher.
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