nitty
Americanadjective
adjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of nitty
Example Sentences
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Of the new school you’ve got your Rum Nitty, JC, Geechi Gotti.
From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2021
"Mr. Bojangles" has been recorded and performed by a number of music greats, including Bob Dylan, Harry Belafonte, King Curtis, Dolly Parton, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Nina Simone.
From Fox News • Oct. 24, 2020
He was a staple of the comedy-club circuit and served as the opening act for folk singer John Denver and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2020
He was soon opening for Lone Star, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Tim McGraw, and did a huge festival in Manhattan, Kan., in front of more than 18,000 fans.
From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2015
Nitty gritty: Sizes 0-12 months; $225 for a pair of kid's sneakers, available at jonbuscemi.com and Union Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2015
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