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   legit

   /lɪˈdʒɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. conforming to the rules; legal: "is this car legit?"
   • ▪ (of a person) not engaging in illegal activity or attempting to deceive; honest: "he used to be a bad boy, but now he's totally legit"
   • ▪ authentic or genuine; real: "Game of Thrones is a legit cultural phenomenon"
   • 2. extremely good: US "their meats and sandwiches are legit"

   adverb

   • 1. truly; genuinely: "his superhero outfit is legit awesome"

   Word Origin early 20th century: abbreviation of legitimate.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEGIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   used to mean "actually" when you want to say that you think something is very surprising or difficult to believe: He was legit driving the car with all the doors open. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. True, real, false, and unreal. actual.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEGIT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LEGIT meaning: 1. → legitimate: 2. used to mean "actually" when you want to say that you think something is very…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › legitLegit Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : being exactly as intended or presented : not spurious or false. The offer is legit. "So, I double-checked the e-mail address, which looked legit, and I called the guy, and he seemed legit." Robert Kuttner. also : being an actual example of something specified. Phone addiction is a legit threat on the roads … Cam Fuller.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEGIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a person or thing as legit, you mean that they are in accordance with the law or with a particular set of rules and regulations. [ informal ] I checked him out, he's legit.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlegit adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of legit adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adjective. short for legitimate. noun. legitimate or professionally respectable drama. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of legit 1. First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form. Discover More. Example Sentences.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLEGIT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   LEGIT definition: short for legitimate. Learn more.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › legitlegit | meaning of legit in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   legit meaning, definition, what is legit: legal or allowed by official rules: Learn more.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › legitlegit - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · legit ( comparative more legit, superlative most legit) ( informal) Legitimately; within the law. [from 20th c.] ( slang) Honestly; truly; seriously . He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep. That legit scared the hell out of me.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › legit_n2legit, n.², adj., & adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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    There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word legit. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.