Definitions for gritty

gritty grit·ty

Spelling: [grit-ee]
IPA: /ˈgrɪt i/

Gritty is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 43 anagrams from letters in gritty (girtty).

Definitions for gritty

adjective

  1. consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
  2. resolute and courageous; plucky.

Origin of gritty

First recorded in 1590-1600; grit + -y1

Examples for gritty

Though it may have been a depressing environment, the gritty streets of Washington gave Gil plenty of inspiration for his lyrics.

"It was gritty of Ralph to shut the bridge and stop 'em for you," went on the old man.

Chris called it gritty, and said it was the sand—to himself.

They felt the tops of their caps—they and the deck were gritty.

This is a question that We Could Be King, for all its gritty pleasures, never dares to raise, let alone answer.

It promised to be a glorious day, and London was stifling and gritty.

At this point in his reflections Wakefield's elbows began to feel rough and gritty.

By Rich Goldstein Are audiences tired with caped crusaders and gritty reboots?

You really were ahead of your time with Twin Peaks—this gritty, engrossing serial TV drama.

Are audiences tired with caped crusaders and gritty reboots?

Word Value for gritty
Scrable

10

Words with friends

10

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