legit

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adjective

le·git li-ˈjit How to pronounce legit (audio)

informal

: legitimate: such as

: accordant with law or with established legal forms and requirements

a legit business

Nolan, a retired thief, is 50-ish and legit now, owner of a successful shopping-mall restaurant …

Publishers Weekly

Set in Las Vegas in the '70s and '80s, "Casino" shows a mob man … trying to go legit while running a casino, but being dragged back into bloody conflict by a ruthless colleague …

Bruce Westbrook

: being exactly as intended or presented : not spurious or false

The offer is legit.

"So, I double-checked the e-mail address, which looked legit, and I called the guy, and he seemed legit."

Robert Kuttner

also : being an actual example of something specified

Phone addiction is a legit threat on the roads …

Cam Fuller

But Betty … even goes out of her way to hurt Veronica by trying to strike up a new friendship with Cheryl Blossom. Cheryl is a legit psycho though and a total creep, so that doesn't last long.

Benjamin Bailey

: genuinely good, impressive, or capable of success

They have a legit shot at winning the championship.

"She had this bad habit of making all her shots," said Washington coach Phil Chase. "Let's face it. She's legit."

USA Today

For all the crap Killington takes, it's still one huge place with plenty of legit terrain and good skiers.

Skiing

: conforming to recognized principles or accepted rules and standards

He has a legit claim to a rematch.

also : fair or reasonable : valid

a legit question/concern

There's an upside to your discomfort: It's a legit excuse to get a weekly massage.

Richard Lalibert

legit

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adverb

slang

: really, actually

—used for emphasis

"… I got a lot going on, and I don't remember things very well, and I forgot. I legit forgot."

Kristen Bell

"I legit tracked down the neighborhood ice cream truck guy and hit him up until he agreed to show on my block the day of the shoot. … "

Miss Eaves

"Now, I didn't want to be one of the people disappointed in the finale. But I legit don't know what's happening. It's like they just gave up on a storyline."

DeRay Mckesson

"I think we legit overpowered our monitors," country singer Brett Kissel proclaimed late in the evening at the Palomino Smokehouse in downtown Calgary.

David Friend

Example Sentences

Adjective What she's doing is perfectly legit. All I want is a legit chance to succeed.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The former Destiny’s Child frontwoman has long been known for telling tales out of school, bringing legit gospel-style singing to the ratchet unwashed masses.

Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2022 The 23-yard pass to Brian Cobbs was legit, move the chains and set the tone.

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Walmart’s prospects for a super app in the US are legit because the retailer has an: Underserved customer base.

Ron Shevlin, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The defense will be legit, but it might not be built to deal with the way Ohio State throws the ball.

Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 This guy is legit and has an extremely bright present and future.

Tony Blengino, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Even without the name, Arch has proven that his skills and athleticism are legit albeit playing on a team in Louisiana's Division III.

Toyloy Brown Iii, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022 For me, particularly trying to be a legit, credible artist, one of my basic approaches to conquering that was putting the guitar down, not entirely, just as far as starting writing songs.

Steve Baltin, Forbes, 10 July 2022 Back in the early 2000s when Macy won, the Grammys were legit in the eyes — and ears — of the audience and the industry.

Scott King, Forbes, 15 June 2022 See More

单词	legit
释义	legit 1 of 2 adjective le·git li-ˈjit informal : legitimate: such as a : accordant with law or with established legal forms and requirements a legit business Nolan, a retired thief, is 50-ish and legit now, owner of a successful shopping-mall restaurant … Publishers Weekly Set in Las Vegas in the '70s and '80s, "Casino" shows a mob man … trying to go legit while running a casino, but being dragged back into bloody conflict by a ruthless colleague … Bruce Westbrook b : being exactly as intended or presented : not spurious or false The offer is legit. "So, I double-checked the e-mail address, which looked legit, and I called the guy, and he seemed legit." Robert Kuttner also : being an actual example of something specified Phone addiction is a legit threat on the roads … Cam Fuller But Betty … even goes out of her way to hurt Veronica by trying to strike up a new friendship with Cheryl Blossom. Cheryl is a legit psycho though and a total creep, so that doesn't last long. Benjamin Bailey c : genuinely good, impressive, or capable of success They have a legit shot at winning the championship. "She had this bad habit of making all her shots," said Washington coach Phil Chase. "Let's face it. She's legit." USA Today For all the crap Killington takes, it's still one huge place with plenty of legit terrain and good skiers. Skiing d : conforming to recognized principles or accepted rules and standards He has a legit claim to a rematch. also : fair or reasonable : valid a legit question/concern There's an upside to your discomfort: It's a legit excuse to get a weekly massage. Richard Lalibert legit 2 of 2 adverb slang : really, actually —used for emphasis "… I got a lot going on, and I don't remember things very well, and I forgot. I legit forgot." Kristen Bell "I legit tracked down the neighborhood ice cream truck guy and hit him up until he agreed to show on my block the day of the shoot. … " Miss Eaves "Now, I didn't want to be one of the people disappointed in the finale. But I legit don't know what's happening. It's like they just gave up on a storyline." DeRay Mckesson "I think we legit overpowered our monitors," country singer Brett Kissel proclaimed late in the evening at the Palomino Smokehouse in downtown Calgary. David Friend Synonyms Adjective lawful legal legitimate licit See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective What she's doing is perfectly legit. All I want is a legit chance to succeed. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The former Destiny’s Child frontwoman has long been known for telling tales out of school, bringing legit gospel-style singing to the ratchet unwashed masses. Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 29 July 2022 The 23-yard pass to Brian Cobbs was legit, move the chains and set the tone. Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Walmart’s prospects for a super app in the US are legit because the retailer has an: Underserved customer base. Ron Shevlin, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The defense will be legit, but it might not be built to deal with the way Ohio State throws the ball. Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 This guy is legit and has an extremely bright present and future. Tony Blengino, Forbes, 12 July 2022 Even without the name, Arch has proven that his skills and athleticism are legit albeit playing on a team in Louisiana's Division III. Toyloy Brown Iii, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022 For me, particularly trying to be a legit, credible artist, one of my basic approaches to conquering that was putting the guitar down, not entirely, just as far as starting writing songs. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 10 July 2022 Back in the early 2000s when Macy won, the Grammys were legit in the eyes — and ears — of the audience and the industry. Scott King, Forbes, 15 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Adjective 1907, in the meaning defined above Adverb 1998, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing legit go legit go legit
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legit

adjective

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