legit

[ luh-jit ]
/ ləˈdʒɪt /
Informal.
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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.

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Origin of legit

First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form

Words nearby legit

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Words related to legit

authorized, canonical, constitutional, due, enforced, established, innocent, judicial, jurisprudent, just, justifiable, kosher, legal, legitimate, licit, mandated, official, ordained, ordered, permissible

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British Dictionary definitions for legit

legit
/ (lɪˈdʒɪt) slang /

adjective

short for legitimate

noun

legitimate or professionally respectable drama
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