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

“Finding a way” is OK, as long as it’s legit.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

"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 • Feb. 16, 2026

“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 • Feb. 4, 2026

If the influencer pounding on daycare doors is shown evidence that the care centers are legit, do we think he admit he was wrong, let alone go viral for it?

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

Arthur’s laugh is higher and louder, and I don’t know much about him, but I have no doubts his laugh is legit.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera