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Sardine Masquée Posted 19 years ago
Linguistics Studies

The nitty-gritty

Does anyone know where the expression "nitty-gritty" comes from ?

I've always liked it !
  

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Hello Sardine Masquée:), Can I ask what it means? I'm curious! S: Nice nickname, it sounds so funny!

— Pucca

  • Hello Sardine Masquée:), Can I ask what it means?
  • I'm curious!
  • S: Nice nickname, it sounds so funny!
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Hello Sardine Masquée:),

Can I ask what it means? I'm curious!

P.S: Nice nickname, it sounds so funny!
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My nick means "masked sardine" ! what does "pucca" mean ?

And thanks Kim for the great link ! it appears that there is no certainty as for the origin of the expression, then.
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Pucca is an anime!:)
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