nitty

American  

[nit-ee] / ˈnɪt i /

adjective

nittier, nittiest

1. full of nits. nit.

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nitty ¹ British  

/ ˈnɪtɪ /

adjective

1. infested with nits

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nitty ² British  

/ ˈnɪtɪ /

adjective

1. informal foolish; stupid

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Etymology

Origin of nitty

First recorded in 1560–70; nit ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Even so, he returned to the competition for the finale episode, doing a virtual performance of his audition song, “Bless the Broken Road,” with Rascal Flatts, the group that turned the tune first recorded by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band into a hit in 2005.

From Los Angeles Times

Kiker wouldn’t make it past Hollywood Week but returned to the show for the finale, doing a virtual performance of his audition song with Rascal Flatts, the group that made “Bless the Broken Road” — first recorded by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band — a hit in 2005.

From Los Angeles Times

Before we get into the nitty gritty, had you already been a fan of “Squid Game”? Did you watch the first season?

From Salon

Much of Thursday's hearing has focused on the nitty gritty of Wade and Willis' relationship.

From BBC

Nodding to part of the challenge ahead, she added, “I’m excited to meet people and learn more about the nitty gritty local issues.”

From Seattle Times