lit

¹

[ lit ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of light ¹.

adjective

1. Slang. under the influence of liquor or narcotics; intoxicated (usually followed by up ).
2. Slang. amazing; awesome; cool (used as a general term of approval):

   Today's rally was really lit!

lit

²

[ lit ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of light ³.

lit

³

[ lit ]

noun

, Informal.

1. literature:

   a college course in English lit.

lit

⁴

[ lit ]

noun

1. litas.

lit.

⁵

abbreviation for

1. liter; liters.
2. literal.
3. literally.
4. literary.
5. literature.

Lit.

⁶

abbreviation for

1. (in Italy) lira; lire.

lit.

¹

abbreviation for

1. literal(ly)
2. literary
3. literature

lit

²

/ lɪt /

verb

1. a past tense and past participle of light 1
2. an alternative past tense and past participle of light 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of lit¹

First recorded in 1895–1900 in the sense “intoxicated”

Origin of lit²

First recorded in 1850–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

Chase lit up the Baltimore Ravens last week for 264 yards and three touchdowns on 11 catches and leads the NFL in the three major receiving categories — 981 yards receiving, 66 catches and 10 touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, Kelvinside Academy was lit up in a red glow in memory of 177 former pupils who lost their lives in World War One and World War Two.

From BBC

"He went to get some rest but he made a mistake he lit a cigarette, someone saw the light from his cigarette and called the guards," he said.

From BBC

They played the Coachella festival, topped the US album sales chart, and even lit up the Empire State Building in "fearless blue" to celebrate the release of their Crazy EP.

From BBC

They walked from Queen's university to Belfast City Hall, which was lit up pink to highlight the dangers faced by women and girls.

From BBC

Related Words

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• tipsy