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nitty-gritty

The word “nitty-gritty” has 4 syllables: nit-ty-grit-ty

It's pronounced as /ˌnɪti ˈɡrɪti/

What is synonym and antonym for nitty-gritty?

In the thesaurus, “nitty-gritty” has 46 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nitty-gritty along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for nitty-gritty

Antonyms for nitty-gritty

Meanings of nitty-gritty

  • noun
    1. (originally United States) The core or essence of something; the details.

Example Sentences

  • Let’s skip the small talk and get to the nitty-gritty of the plan.
  • They spent hours discussing the nitty-gritty details of the contract.
  • Once you understand the nitty-gritty, the task becomes much easier.
  • She loves diving into the nitty-gritty of how things work.
  • The meeting finally moved on to the nitty-gritty of budget allocation.

On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nitty-gritty, such as: aberrant, abnormal, atypical, average, bizarre, brass tacks, common.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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