nitty-gritty in English dictionary

  • nitty-gritty

    Meanings and definitions of "nitty-gritty"

    • (colloquial) The essence or core of something; the details.
    • noun
      (colloquial)
      The essence or core of something; the details.
    • noun
      the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"

    Synonyms of "nitty-gritty" in English dictionary

    substance, heart, heart and soul are the top synonyms of "nitty-gritty" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of nitty-gritty

    • nitty-gritty ( uncountable)
    • nitty-gritty (uncountable)

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