Offal: It Was Next Up on the List
Offal = guts.
Well, there’s no way around it. Offal refers to the guts of an animal, especially when it’s used in food, such as sausage. By extension, it can also be used to refer to anything of low quality, like trash, basically.
To my mind, it’s an uncountable noun, but a little research shows me that offals does exist as well.
Oh, it’s pronounced pretty much the same as the word awful, so if you get queasy thinking about about offal, you can think that offal is awful to help you remember the word.
📚️ Definition of Offal
Offal (noun): The internal organs and entrails of a butchered animal, such as the liver, kidneys, heart, and intestines, often used as food; also can mean waste or rubbish. Example: the butcher will sell you offal if you request it.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Offal
IPA: /ˈɔ.fəl/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: AW-fuhl
📰 Examples of Offal
Here are some examples of the word offal:
Claudia ordered every menu item containing offal, from sausage to sweetbreads to liver pâté.
Haggis, the infamous, is made from sheep offal mixed with oatmeal and spices.