nitty
Americanadjective
adjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of nitty
Example Sentences
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They were just sort of in a, in a very nitty gritty way, trying to solve the problems that were put in front of them.
From Scientific American • Oct. 12, 2023
If you love getting into the nitty gritty of your profession and talking about a subject for two hours, make a podcast.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023
Each time, talks on nitty gritty issues went on deep into countless nights but eventually compromises were found — more money was given to grumbling members, sometimes long transition times imposed.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023
"When you start looking at the real nitty gritty, you realize that Earth is not just a solid ball that is spinning," Watson said.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2022
He has need o' a clean pow that ca's his neighbour nitty now.
From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander
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