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

Jason Zaremski, a sports medicine physician at the University of Florida, says the technique is “legit, the real thing.”

From Los Angeles Times

Likewise, although he still pathetically boasts about being “like, really smart” and attending a great business school, Trump never had the brain power, seriousness or attention to detail necessary to become a legit businessman.

From Salon

"Topuria did something nobody has ever done before. He's legit. If you questioned the guy after Volk, you can't question him now," said UFC president Dana White.

From BBC

Scenes from the group’s trip to North Macedonia show the media executives being greeted almost as visiting heads of state, beginning with what Pavlovski described in an Instagram post as a “pretty cool … legit police escort” from the airport.

From Salon

Christian McCaffrey or not, the 49ers are legit.

From Los Angeles Times