nitty gritty

A form of nitty-gritty — The core or essence of something; the gist.

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Meanings

nounnitty gritty (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of nitty-gritty.
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APA

nitty gritty. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nitty%20gritty

MLA

“nitty gritty.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nitty%20gritty. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nitty gritty,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nitty%20gritty.

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