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gut

noun;
academic course in which cheating (and passing) is especially easy apparent meaning: course in which cheating is especially easy Composed of: 'gut' (a narrow passage) type of word formation: metaphorical extension ('gut' referring to a body part to 'gut' referring to a class in which passing is as straightforward as passing through the body part)
 
When student call a course a 'gut,' often what they mean is that the exams haven't changed in a decade, that all the fraternities have them on file and that they're to be had for the asking.
Etymology : metaphorical extension of 'gut'
Source : New York Times Online
Last modified: 10 June 2008


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