Gutter Definition & Meaning
gutter
- noun
- a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
- misfortune resulting in lost effort or money; "his career was in the gutter"; "all that work went down the sewer"; "pensions are in the toilet"
- a worker who guts things (fish or buildings or cars etc.)
- a tool for gutting fish
- verb
- burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker; "The cooling lava continued to gutter toward lower ground"
- flow in small streams; "Tears guttered down her face"
- wear or cut gutters into; "The heavy rain guttered the soil"
- provide with gutters; "gutter the buildings"
"Gutter" in song lyrics
See how gutter is used in real songs:
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"I give 'em to 'em gutter, straight gutter"
1st Infantry f/ Havoc, Twin Gambino — The Midnight Creep -
"So I pleased, then I threw her in the gutter"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom -
"or sa-st-stutter, english found in the gutter"
3rd Bass f/ Chubb Rock — Kick Em in the Grill
Words that rhyme with gutter
Usage tips for "gutter"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gutter" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gutter to find words that pair well.