Grits

/ɡrɪts/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Coarsely ground corn, typically used in Southern U.S. cuisine, often served as a side dish.

For breakfast, she made a bowl of creamy grits topped with butter and cheese.

A type of grit or granule, particularly in reference to small particles of sand or stone.

The construction worker sifted through the grits to find the suitable materials for the mix.

Courage, determination, or resolve; strength of character.

It takes a lot of grits to stand up for what you believe in.

verb

To grind (corn) into grits.

They decided to grit their own corn to ensure the freshest possible dish.

Derived from the Middle English 'grit' meaning 'coarse meal'.

shrimp and grits

A popular Southern dish combining shrimp and a creamy cornmeal base.

gritty determination

The quality of being courageous and persistent.

grit one's teeth

To clench one's teeth in determination or frustration.

gritty

Having a rough texture, or displaying courage.

cornmeal

Meal produced from dried corn, used in cooking.

cowardice

Lack of bravery; the opposite of grit.

To have a strong sense of determination.

You've got to have some serious grits to finish that marathon.

Street smarts or toughness.

He may look soft, but he's got grit when it comes to handling himself.