WWordGenerator.org GeneratorsWord ListsBlogAboutGenerate a word Home / G / gist gist noun /dʒɪst/ 1 syllables 4 letters Scrabble 5 WWF 6 Definitions noun the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work burdencoreeffectessence noun the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience “the gist of the prosecutor's argument” centercentrecoreessenceheartheart and soulinwardnesskernel Look “gist” up elsewhere Wiktionary ↗ Merriam-Webster ↗ Etymonline ↗ Dictionary.com ↗ Want another word?Spin the dictionary for a fresh one. Generate a word →