Legit

Quick meaning: Legit is a noun meaning (theater, slang) A legitimate; a legitimate actor.

Meaning

(theater, slang) A legitimate; a legitimate actor.

More Meanings

1. (informal) Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.
2. (by extension, of a thing or person) Genuine, actual, literal or honest.
3. (informal) Legitimately; within the law.
4. (slang) A legitimate child.
5. (slang) Genuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal.
6. (slang) Cool by virtue of being genuine.
7. (slang) Honestly; truly; seriously.

Example Sentences

That legit scared the hell out of me.

I checked out her portfolio. She's legit.

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

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 another.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for legit

Depending on context, synonyms include acceptable, allowable, legitimate, leveful, licit, rightful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include actual, stand-up, fair, legitimate, rightful, lawful.

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