legit

American  

[luh-jit] / ləˈdʒɪt /

adjective

1. legitimate.

2. (of a singing voice) trained in a classical or operatic tradition.

3. having such a singing voice.

4. being a singer with such a voice.

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noun

1. the legitimate theater or stage.

legit British  

/ lɪˈdʒɪt /

adjective

1. short for legitimate

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noun

1. legitimate or professionally respectable drama

Etymology

Origin of legit

First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form

Example Sentences

"This is a genuine, legit movie that you can see has had a lot of work and a lot of passion put into it."

From BBC

“That was really cool. I was in the department head meeting and I was waiting for them to load and I legit got the chills when I saw it. You look beautiful. It’s going to work so well.”

From MarketWatch

“He keeps getting better every week. I don’t think distance will be a problem with him. This is very exciting. He’s legit.”

From Los Angeles Times

So I mean, when you talk to younger audiences, I mean, what criteria do you use when you’re deciding who’s a legit source of news?

From The Wall Street Journal

“I knew it would get weird. But at the wrap I was like, ‘By the way, I’m a legit, genuine fan’ and I showed it to them.”

From Los Angeles Times