Grits is cornmeal, similar to polenta.
Grits is of Native American origin and is similar to other thick maize-based porridges from around the world, such as polenta and mieliepap. The word "grits" is derived from the Old English word grytt, meaning coarse meal.
GRITS is also the acronym for Girls Raised In The South. Grits are an acquired taste.
The corn meal version can be helped along by the addition of a beaten egg, a bit of grated onion, lots of sharp cheese and 30 minutes in a 400 degree oven.
The female version - it varies with each specimen