nitty

[ nit-ee ]

adjective

, nit·ti·er, nit·ti·est.

1. full of nits. nit.

nitty

¹

/ ˈnɪtɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   foolish; stupid

nitty

²

/ ˈnɪtɪ /

adjective

1. infested with nits

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitty¹

First recorded in 1560–70; nit ¹ + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitty¹

C20: from nitwit

Example Sentences

As the third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan begins, prosecutors are launching into the financial nitty gritty of the catch-and-kill scheme that quashed salacious stories about the then-presidential candidate as the 2016 election approached.

From Salon

Much of Thursday's hearing has focused on the nitty gritty of Wade and Willis' relationship.

From BBC

Nodding to part of the challenge ahead, she added, “I’m excited to meet people and learn more about the nitty gritty local issues.”

From Seattle Times

They were just sort of in a, in a very nitty gritty way, trying to solve the problems that were put in front of them.

From Scientific American

If you love getting into the nitty gritty of your profession and talking about a subject for two hours, make a podcast.

From Los Angeles Times