legit

[luh-jit]

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.

noun

1. the legitimate theater or stage.

legit

/ lɪˈdʒɪt /

adjective

1. short for legitimate

noun

1. legitimate or professionally respectable drama

Word History and Origins

Origin of legit¹

First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form

Example Sentences

Today’s NBA media is a strange brew of legit reporting, unsubstantiated rumoring, conspiracy theorizing, social media flamethrowing, algorithmic aggregation, current player podcasts, retired player podcasts, dork podcasts and, of course, the dramatic musings of Stephen A. Smith.

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These are warranty deeds, a legal document used to guarantee that a property being sold is unencumbered and the transfer of ownership from seller to buyer is legit.

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Cleveland’s defense is legit, but the Browns’ offense is practically nonexistent.

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Atlanta looks legit, even though Tampa didn’t play well and Minnesota’s questionable.

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“He said my application was legit.”

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