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grits

The correct spelling is grits.

How to pronounce grits

noun

IPA: /ɡɹɪts/

Say it like: Gri-ts

The correct spelling is grits. (usually in the plural) Husked but unground oats. For example: "He has a sleeping disorder and grits his teeth."

Usage Examples

He has a sleeping disorder and grits his teeth.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(usually in the plural) Husked but unground oats.
  2. 2.(usually in the plural) Coarsely ground corn or hominy used as porridge.
  3. 3.(usually in the plural) Husked but unground oats.
  4. 4.(usually in the plural) Coarsely ground corn or hominy used as porridge.

verb

  1. 1.Apparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger.
  2. 2.To cover with grit.
  3. 3.To give forth a grating sound, like sand under the feet; to grate; to grind.

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