/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt/, /ləˈd͡ʒɪt/
OriginClipping of legitimate or legitimately.
- slangA legitimate; a legitimate actor.
- slangA legitimate child.
- informalLegitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.
- informalNot using cheats.
“Did you see how fast that person was moving? I don't think they're legit.”
- broadlyGenuine, actual, literal or honest.
““The Bynar ship went missing on stardate 58934.9.” “Okay, so your intel is legit, but this still feels like a trick.” “No. I'm a changed computer. Just look at me. Do you see the blue light?” “The lig”
- slangGenuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal.
“I checked out her portfolio. She's legit.”
“If you neglect ex-planet Pluto's orbit, which is inclined 17 degrees from the plane of Earth's orbit, all the legit planet planes (as well as the equator of the Sun) lie within about 7 degrees of one ”
- slangCool by virtue of being genuine.
- informalLegitimately; within the law.
- slangHonestly; truly; seriously.
“He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.”
“That legit scared the hell out of me.”
“Bras don't exactly run cheap. *Insert exhausting, never-ending spiel about the difficulties of being a woman*. But I found us a wireless bra that's moisture-wicking, smooth, stretchy, and has adjustab”
Formslegits(plural) · more legit(comparative) · most legit(superlative)