nitty
Americanadjective
adjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of nitty
Example Sentences
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Swaggart’s son, Donnie Swaggart, recalled a meeting in Memphis between Lewis and members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, a country rock band, that highlighted Lewis’ humorous side.
From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2022
John McEuen, a founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Penny Nichols, who was then his girlfriend, were frequent stage mates.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2022
"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
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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