insides

in·side  (n-sd, nsd)

n.

1.

a. An inner or interior part.

b. Inward character, perceptions, or feelings: felt good on the inside about volunteering to help.

2. An inner side or surface.

3. The part away from the edge; the middle part.

4. insides Informal

a. The inner organs; entrails.

b. The inner parts or workings: the insides of a TV set.

5. Slang Confidential or secret information.

adj.

1. Inner; interior.

2. Relating to, known to, or coming from an exclusive group: inside information; an inside joke.

3. Baseball Passing on the side of home plate nearer the batter. Used of a pitch.

adv.

1. Into or in the interior; within.

2. On the inner side.

3. Slang In prison.

prep.

1. Within: We'll be there inside an hour.

2.

a. On the inner side or part of: inside the package.

b. Into the interior of: going inside the house.

Idioms:

inside out

1. With the inner surface turned out; reversed: wore the sweatshirt inside out.

2. Informal As completely as possible; thoroughly: knew the city inside out.

on the inside

In a position of confidence or influence.

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insides

Noun, pl

Informal the stomach and bowels