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legit

Pronunciation: /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt/

The English word “legit” has 9 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A legitimate; a legitimate actor.
  2. A legitimate child.

adjective

  1. Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.
  2. Not using cheats.
  3. Genuine, actual, literal or honest.
  4. Genuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal.
  5. Cool by virtue of being genuine.

adverb

  1. Legitimately; within the law.
  2. Honestly; truly; seriously.

Etymology

Clipping of legitimate or legitimately.

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