Nitty-gritty Definition

equally distant from the extremes of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually an

a small group of indispensable persons or things

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some

the locus of feelings and intuitions; "in your heart you know it is true

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones any of various squash plants grown for their

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food the inner and usually edible part of a seed

a small lump or protuberance a small piece; "a nub of coal