Innards

usgb/ˈɪnərdz/
noun

The internal organs of an animal or person.

The butcher removed the innards from the chicken before cooking.
Visual representation of "innards" - The internal organs of an animal or person.

Often appears as...

  • spill your innards
  • guts and innards
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Visual representation of "innards"
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Informal Usage

More commonly used in casual situations, rather than formal ones.

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When we dissected the frog in biology class, we saw all its innards.
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Graphic Imagery

Can evoke strong visual images; often used in descriptive writing.

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The novel described the innards of the beast in gory detail.
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Not For People

While it can refer to humans, it's usually better for animals; 'organs' is more respectful for people.

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The veterinarian explained the cat's innards were healthy.
Visual representation of the word "Innards"

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