legit
word
/ˈɫɛdʒɪt/
LEJ-it
/lədʒˈɪt/
luh-JIT
Definition
Informal version of 'legitimate'; means something is real, genuine, or allowed by the rules. Often used to say something is cool, trustworthy, or high quality.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and slang; common in speech and online. Can describe things ("That movie is legit"), people ("He's legit"), or claims ("Is this offer legit?"). Not appropriate for formal writing—use 'legitimate' instead.
Spanish: legítimo - auténticoPortuguese (BR): legítimo - de verdade - confiávelPortuguese (PT): legítimo - verdadeiro - confiávelChinese (Simplified): 合法的 - 真的 - 正经的Chinese (Traditional): 合法的 - 真的 - 正經的Hindi: वैध - असलीArabic: شرعي - حقيقيBengali: লেজিট - আসল - বিশ্বাসযোগ্যRussian: легит - настоящий - надёжныйJapanese: ガチ - 本物Vietnamese: chuẩn - thật - uy tínKorean: 진짜 - 믿을 만한 - 레전드Turkish: gerçekten iyi - sağlam - güvenilirUrdu: درست - اصلی - قابلِ اعتمادIndonesian: asli - terpercaya - keren
Example Sentences
This website is legit.
basic
Are these tickets legit?
basic
His story sounds legit to me.
basic
That new pizza place is totally legit!
natural
Wow, your skills are legit!
natural
Don't worry, the deal's legit—I checked.
natural