ˈɡʌtə n. & v. --n. 1 a
shallow trough below the eaves of a
house, or a channel at the
side of a
street, to
carry off rainwater. 2 (prec. by the) a
poor or degraded
background or
environment. 3 an
open conduit along which liquid flows
out. 4 a
groove. 5 a track
made by the
flow of
water. --v. 1 intr. flow in streams. 2 tr.
furrow, channel. øgutter press
sensational journalism concerned esp.
with the
private lives of
public figures. [ME f. AF gotere, OF gotiere ult. f. L gutta drop]