Gut Feeling
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
An intuitive sense or impression that something is right, wrong, risky, or promising before full analytical explanation is available. In healthy decision-making culture, gut feeling can surface useful signals, but it should still meet evidence eventually.
In plain English: An intuitive feeling or instinct about something before full proof is available.
Example: "Her gut feeling about the vendor was cautious even before the security review, and later the due diligence confirmed several of the same concerns."