In Southern states, mostly (presumably) in Alabama: prescription cough syrup.
“Gucci, I got some grit if you want it.”

That’s what they call it in Alabama. Grit. They don’t call it lean. They
call it grit because it’s thick like grits and they drink it straight, like a
shot.
by ATPaolo June 14, 2020
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Grit is when you've had 10 knives in you chest and 10 more in your back because someone close betrayed you and you still rise and get up like the walking dead to fight another day. Sorry it has nothing to do with bread and Lady Diana defined the word back in 80s. More particular to Northern Britain.
He's got true Grit. Up at 6am work till 10pm earning money to provide for his 5 kids.
by Yorkshire Man December 17, 2021
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The unyielding will to keep pushing forward towards a goal despite obstacles, hardships, and a lack of motivation, passion, and energy.
Gavin got sick at football practice - he wasn't feeling good, was tired, his body was aching, it was extremely hot outside, he puked 3 times, and the coach even told him to just go home and rest BUT he stayed and KEPT practicing! That little 8 year old has Grit!
by Micah, Grit Army April 30, 2020
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An inherent, positive non-cognitive (meaning mostly unaware) personality trait that enables perseverance through otherwise difficult or impossible obstacles over a long period of time without the loss of passion and is the resolve that requires courage to mold strength of character as a driving force to successful and often self fulfillment. It is often combined with the definition of resilience.
Eminem has grit. So does an organization in the Philippines called blackwing.
by sHeY.1ns4n17y.99 June 9, 2017
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