legit

American  

[luh-jit] / ləˈdʒɪt /

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.

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noun

1. the legitimate theater or stage.

legit British  

/ lɪˈdʒɪt /

adjective

1. short for legitimate

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noun

1. legitimate or professionally respectable drama

Etymology

Origin of legit

First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form

Example Sentences

The Texans' defence is legit and can win them any game, but Drake Maye's mobility and playmaking is the perfect counter.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

If the influencer pounding on daycare doors is shown evidence that the care centers are legit, do we think he admit he was wrong, let alone go viral for it?

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

A buff brick base contains a public school and retail frontages, activating the street and helping establish the financial district as a legit residential neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

The many attempts to go legit met with predictable ends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

This next part of the speech gave Owen legit chills.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz