Gut-Wrenching By EvilOctober 1, 2014February 25, 2020Slang Gut- Wrenching (adjective) = causing mental or emotional pain Ex: Looking over the edge of the tall building was “gut-wrenching.” It was so scary. Ex: Watching the end of the close game was “gut-wrenching.” I didn’t want to look. BACK to Slang