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gritty

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grit⋅ty

  [grit-ee]
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–adjective, -ti⋅er, -ti⋅est.
1. consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
2. resolute and courageous; plucky.
Origin:
1590–1600; grit + -y 1

Related forms:
grit⋅ti⋅ly, adverb
grit⋅ti⋅ness, noun
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grit·ty   (grĭt'ē)   
adj.   grit·ti·er, grit·ti·est

  1. Containing, covered with, or resembling grit.

  2. Showing resolution and fortitude; plucky: a gritty decision.

grit'ti·ly adv., grit'ti·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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