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

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 • Feb. 5, 2026

The Texans' defence is legit and can win them any game, but Drake Maye's mobility and playmaking is the perfect counter.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 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

A buff brick base contains a public school and retail frontages, activating the street and helping establish the financial district as a legit residential neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

“We’re so legit it hurts,” Sahil said, holding up his glass of lemonade, thankfully having shaken himself out of that stupor.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon