Meaning & Definition of Gist in English
English⟶
Gist
/ʤɪst/
noun
1. The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
synonym:
- effect,
- essence,
- burden,
- core,
- gist
2. The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
- "The heart and soul of the republican party"
- "The nub of the story"
synonym:
- kernel,
- substance,
- core,
- center,
- centre,
- essence,
- gist,
- heart,
- heart and soul,
- inwardness,
- marrow,
- meat,
- nub,
- pith,
- sum,
- nitty-gritty
Examples of using
Advanced learners of a language would usually get the gist but not the quirks.