gut-shot straight noun1 •(slang) A straight obtained by an inside straight draw; a poker hand which is four cards to a straight, where only one rank can complete a straight, e.g. 3-4-6-7 requiring a five.Whenever you decide to draw to a gut-shot straight, you need to be sure that the pot will not be raised behind you. — 2003 formsgut shot straights · gut-shot straights