Nitty-Gritty

“Nitty-Gritty” originated in midst of the 18th century slave trade. Ships often carried slaves in the cargo holds below deck and nitty-gritty now means getting to the bottom of it. This is a derogatory reference to the slaves which were held at the bottom of the vessel.

“Getting down to the nitty-gritty”

by BloodScaredDaisy January 14, 2018

the nitty gritty

Another way of saying "the bottom line" or "the basics."

Okay, let's get now to the nitty gritty, now.

by The Doctor October 06, 2004

nitty gritty

nitty gritty.....to get down to the serious stuff. This 'stuff' could be work, fine details of a plan, or sex.

"Reet-o love, i`ve taken you out to the fancy restaurant tongiht. I`ve fed & watered you & we`ve had a reet grand neet.....are we gonna get down tert nitty gritty or av i just wasted twenty-five quid on you fer nowt?"

by Dr Fox May 23, 2007

nitty gritty

According to "Nacho Libre" "nitty gritty" means to get down to the facts of life and really find out what your woman wants.

Nacho: lets get down to the nitty gritty

by RyanJones September 06, 2008

Nitty Gritty

To get down and dirty, get in the muck of things.

It could refer to getting rough (verb), or it could be used as a description(adjective).

Let's get down to the nitty gritty shall we?

by iseepinkelefants January 28, 2009

Nitty Gritty

Sticking your big toe into a vagina.

Susan was thrilled when Bigfoot showed up to the party because she knew it would be the best nitty gritty she's ever received.

by Grundle Thunderbird June 25, 2017

nitty-gritties

Pitties (or tits that hang into a girl's armpits when she's lying down) that have gotten all sandy or dirty.

After a long day at the beach, her pitties became nitty-gritties.

by JosephM. January 22, 2008