Synonyms for Nitty-gritty & Similar Words
Definition of nitty-gritty
- noun
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "nitty-gritty"
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"Nitty-gritty" in song lyrics
See how nitty-gritty is used in real songs:
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"She like it bang-bang chitty, nitty-gritty"
Aceyalone — Dirty Birdie -
"Cause we give it to you raw down to the nitty-gritty"
Jungle Brothers — Gettin Money -
"With a capital T down to the nitty-gritty"
Prime Minister Pete Nice & Daddy Rich — Dust to Dust