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legit

 

[ ləˈdʒɪt ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

informal use

Legit is a slang term that indicates something is genuine, authentic, or valid. It can also refer to something that is legally acceptable or recognized. The term is often used in positive contexts to endorse a product, idea, or person.

Synonyms

authentic, genuine, real, valid.

Examples of usage

  • That concert was legit amazing!
  • He's a legit expert in his field.
  • I found a legit way to make money online.
  • Her story seemed too good to be legit.
Context #2 | Adverb

informal use

As an adverb, 'legit' can emphasize the truthfulness or seriousness of a statement. It adds an air of legitimacy or more serious acknowledgment to the description that follows.

Synonyms

genuinely, really, truly.

Examples of usage

  • I'm legit worried about the test.
  • This is legit the best pizza I've ever had.
  • He is legit going to be a millionaire soon.

Translations

Translations of the word "legit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legítimo

🇮🇳 वैध

🇩🇪 legitim

🇮🇩 legit

🇺🇦 легітимний

🇵🇱 legalny

🇯🇵 合法的な

🇫🇷 légitime

🇪🇸 legítimo

🇹🇷 meşru

🇰🇷 합법적인

🇸🇦 شرعي

🇨🇿 legitimní

🇸🇰 legitímny

🇨🇳 合法的

🇸🇮 legitimen

🇮🇸 löglegur

🇰🇿 заңды

🇬🇪 სამართლიანი

🇦🇿 qanuni

🇲🇽 legítimo

Etymology

The term 'legit' is derived from the word 'legitimate,' which comes from the Latin word 'legitimatus,' meaning 'to make lawful.' The word 'legitimate' first appeared in English in the late 14th century, while 'legit' started being used as slang in the 1980s and 1990s, primarily among younger generations. Its informal usage grew within urban culture and has since been adopted widely in various contexts, transcending its original legal connotation. As it evolved, 'legit' became a marker of authenticity and credibility in casual language, reflecting the culture of valuing genuine experiences and products over fake or inauthentic ones.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,401 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.