legit

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ləˈdʒɪt/

Noun

legit (plural legits)

1. (theatre, slang) A legitimate; a legitimate actor. [from 19th c.]
2. (slang) A legitimate child. [from 20th c.]

Adjective

legit

1. (informal) Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid. [from 20th c.]
2. (by extension, of a thing or person) Genuine, actual, literal or honest.
3. (slang) Genuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal.

   I checked out her portfolio. She's legit.

4. (slang) Cool by virtue of being genuine.

Adverb

legit

1. (informal) Legitimately; within the law. [from 20th c.]
2. (slang) Honestly; truly; seriously.

   He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.

   That legit scared the hell out of me.

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