gory details noun[plural only]2 •(informal, figurative) All of the small facts or pieces of information about something, especially those that are excessively detailed or tedious. •(informal, figurative) All of the pieces of information about something, especially those that are scandalous or embarrassing in nature.It was ... my chance to dish and give all the gory details about the mommy-and-me yoga class. — 2015
