- This word was made up when trying to refer to a to an area with no common term. It resembled a stomach gut but found in the lower back region. Anyone who has not heard the word can easily infer what it might mean.
back gut
compounding
The fatty excess found on a person's lower back
Etymology : Back gut was formed by spontaneously compounding the Middle English words "back" and "gut."
Source : Friend. While working out she asked, "How can I get rid of this back gut?" (November 16, 2011)
Last modified: 29 November 2011