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

Cleveland’s defense is legit, but the Browns’ offense is practically nonexistent.

From Los Angeles Times

Atlanta looks legit, even though Tampa didn’t play well and Minnesota’s questionable.

From Los Angeles Times

“He said my application was legit.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams’ defense is legit and Matthew Stafford looks sharp again.

From Los Angeles Times

RedZone is high-quality entertainment, and Hanson is one of the few irreplaceable people in sports media, a legit star who has a parasocial relationship with millions of football fans.

From Slate