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    nitty-gritty
    /ˌnɪtɪˈɡrɪti/

    noun

    • 1. the most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation: informal "let's get down to the nitty-gritty of finding a job"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNITTY-GRITTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    NITTY-GRITTY definition: 1. the basic facts and important details of a situation: 2. the basic facts and important details…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nitty-grittyNitty-gritty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of NITTY-GRITTY is what is essential and basic : specific practical details. How to use nitty-gritty in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNITTY-GRITTY definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    noun [ S ] us / ˌnɪt̬.iˈɡrɪt̬.i / uk / ˌnɪt.iˈɡrɪt.i / Add to word list. the basic facts and important details of a situation: get down to the nitty-gritty We've been talking in general about this subject for ages, but now it's time to get down to the nitty-gritty.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › nitty-grittyNITTY-GRITTY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Nitty-gritty definition: the essential substance or details of a matter; basics; crux. See examples of NITTY-GRITTY used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNITTY-GRITTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Nitty-gritty means the most important, basic parts of something or facts about it. It is often used in informal contexts and can be followed by of. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage with examples.

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › nitty-grittynitty-gritty - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · nitty - gritty ( uncountable) (originally US, colloquial, also attributively) The core or essence of something; the gist . Synonyms: brass tacks, nuts and bolts; see also Thesaurus: gist. He gave a short summary without getting into the nitty-gritty of the problem.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nitty-grittyNitty-gritty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of nitty-gritty. noun. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. synonyms: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nub, pith, substance, sum. see more.