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Definitions nitty-gritty noun (uncountable) (colloquial) The essence or core of something; the details. He gave a short summary without getting into the of the problem. Etymology: Uncertain, said to have been used at first by black jazz musicians, perhaps ultimately from nit and grits (finely ground corn), from Old English grytta (coarse meal). Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for nitty-gritty for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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