Synonyms

legit

American

[luh-jit] / ləˈdʒɪt /

adjective

legitimate.
(of a singing voice) trained in a classical or operatic tradition.
having such a singing voice.
being a singer with such a voice.

noun

the legitimate theater or stage.

legit British

/ lɪˈdʒɪt /

adjective

short for legitimate

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noun

legitimate or professionally respectable drama

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Etymology

Origin of legit

First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form

Example Sentences

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“It could be a legit competitor to Amazon,” Cohen said about eBay.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“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

“Like, a legit party. One a parent didn’t organize.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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