legit
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.legal, official, or following the rules.
adj.conforming to laws, rules, or established standards; a shortened form of legitimate.
Simple“I checked their website and it looks legit, so I think it is safe to buy from them.”
In context“The authorities confirmed that the charity was a legit operation, despite the initial concerns raised by the local press.”
UsageCommonly used in spoken English to verify if a business or website is safe.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.real and honest, not a fake.
adj.authentic or genuine in nature; not counterfeit or deceptive.
Simple“That is a legit autograph from the singer, not a copy.”
In context“He managed to find a legit vintage leather jacket at the thrift store for only twenty dollars.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.very good or possessing all the qualities you expect.
adj.possessing high quality or excellence; meeting all expectations of a particular standard.
Simple“The food at that new burger place is legit.”
In context“Her skills on the guitar are legit, showing years of dedicated practice and natural talent.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
adv.honestly, truly, or seriously.
adv.used as an intensifier to mean 'truly' or 'honestly'; often used to emphasize a surprising fact.
Simple“I legit thought the movie was over before the final scene started.”
In context“He was legit worried about the exam results, even though he had studied for weeks.”
UsageOften placed before a verb or adjective for emphasis.
- 05 C2 Proficiency
n.serious or professional theater, rather than movies or variety shows.
n.referring to professional stage plays with live actors, as opposed to cinema or vaudeville.
Simple“She spent years working in the legit before moving to Hollywood.”
In context“The actor made his name in the legit, performing Shakespearean leads before transitioning to high-budget television dramas.”
Synonymslegitimate theater
“You need to be careful about which sites you use and make sure they’ve got reviews and other people can recommend them to make sure they are legit.”
Clipping of legitimate or legitimately.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.