Definition of LEGIT

legit

Plural: legits

Noun

  • Legitimate theatrical drama, as opposed to vaudeville.
  • A legitimate; a legitimate actor.
  • A legitimate child.

Adj

  • Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.
  • Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.
  • Not using cheats.
  • Genuine, actual, literal or honest.
  • Genuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal.
  • Cool by virtue of being genuine.

Adv

  • Legitimately; within the law.
  • Honestly; truly; seriously.

Examples

  • After a string of questionable plays, he finally put down a ’legit’ seven-letter word.
  • Did you see how fast that person was moving? I don't think they're legit.
  • He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.
  • I checked out her portfolio. She's legit.
  • That legit scared the hell out of me.

Origin / Etymology

Clipping of legitimate or legitimately.

Scrabble Score: 6

legit: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
legit: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
legit: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

legit: valid Words With Friends Word