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”

Nitty-Gritty by BloodScaredDaisy January 14, 2018

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?"

nitty gritty 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

nitty gritty by RyanJones September 6, 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?

Nitty Gritty 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.

Nitty Gritty by Grundle Thunderbird June 25, 2017

nitty gritty 

to get down, have sex

yo, close the curtains so we can do the nitty gritty

nitty gritty by christelle May 27, 2006

nitty gritty 

when someones face is all dried up and crispy...

guy 1 - your face is looking nitty gritty

guy2 - i know its because i have never applied cream to my facial area sorry

guy 1 - here have some of my cream (spunk)

nitty gritty by googenhiser July 10, 2009