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Legit

adj, adv, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid. informal
  2. 2
    Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.; Not using cheats. informal

    "Did you see how fast that person was moving? I don't think they're legit."

  3. 3
    Genuine, actual, literal or honest. broadly

    "“The Bynar ship went missing on stardate 58934.9.” “Okay, so your intel is legit, but this still feels like a trick.” “No. I'm a changed computer. Just look at me. Do you see the blue light?” “The light is reassuring.”"

  4. 4
    Genuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal. slang

    "I checked out her portfolio. She's legit."

  5. 5
    Cool by virtue of being genuine. slang
Adverb
  1. 1
    Legitimately; within the law. informal
  2. 2
    Honestly; truly; seriously. slang

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

Noun
  1. 1
    A legitimate; a legitimate actor. slang
  2. 2
    A legitimate child. slang

Etymology

Etymology 1

Clipping of legitimate or legitimately.

Etymology 2

Clipping of legitimate or legitimately.

Etymology 3

Clipping of legitimate or legitimately.

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