adj
legit
lih-JIHT
adj
1
Informal for legitimate: genuine, honest, or allowed by the rules.
"Is this website legit, or is it a scam?"
"Her business is completely legit — all the paperwork checks out."
adv
1
Informal for genuinely or seriously.
"I'm legit exhausted after that shift."
How to Use Legit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal way of saying something is genuine, honest, or real — the opposite of fake or shady.
When to use it
Very informal — fine in conversation or texting, but write out 'legitimate' in formal or professional writing.
Common pairings
legit business
sounds legit
looks legit
Word Forms
more legit comparative, more legit comparative, legits plural, most legit superlative, most legit superlative
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Etymology
A casual shortening of legitimate, common in spoken and online English.