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lit

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪt/

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

verb

  1. To run or light (alight).
  2. To colour; dye.

adjective

  1. Illuminated.
  2. Drunk, intoxicated; under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  3. Sexually aroused, (especially) visibly so.
  4. Exciting, captivating; fun.
  5. Excellent, fantastic; cool.
  6. Little.

noun

  1. Colour; blee; dye; stain.

Etymology

Alteration of earlier light, from Middle English lighte, from Old English līhtte, first and third person singular preterite of līhtan (“to light”), by analogy with bit. More at light; compare fit (“fought”). This form was proscribed during the 18th and 19th centuries, with lighted being preferred, but is now the most common past form of light.

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