legit

That movie was legit scary.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Lawful or authorized: Something that conforms to the law, rules, or established standards.
   • Genuine or real: Something that is authentic, valid, or not a fake or imitation.

2. Adverb:

   • Truly or really: Used informally to emphasize that something is genuine or to express agreement with a statement.

Usage Instructions

• "Legit" is an informal abbreviation of the word "legitimate." It is most commonly used in spoken English or casual written communication (such as text messages or social media).
• It should be avoided in formal academic writing, legal documents, or professional business reports, where the full form "legitimate" is preferred.

Examples

• Adjective:

  • Is this website legit, or is it a scam? (Is this website genuine and safe to use?)
  • He has a legit reason for being late to the meeting. (He has a valid and acceptable reason for his lateness.)
  • She is a legit artist who has won several awards. (She is a genuine and recognized artist.)

• Adverb:

  • That movie was legit scary. (That movie was truly and genuinely scary.)
  • I am legit surprised that you finished the project so quickly. (I am truly surprised by how fast you finished.)

Advanced Usage

• "Legit check": A process (often used in the sneaker or luxury fashion community) of verifying whether an item is authentic or a counterfeit.
  • I need to get a legit check on these shoes before I buy them.

Variants and Related Words

• Legitimate (adj): The formal, standard version of the word.
  • The company provided a legitimate explanation for the error.
• Legitimacy (n): The state of being in accordance with the law or being genuine.
  • The legitimacy of the contract was questioned in court.

Synonyms

• Authentic: Of undisputed origin; genuine.
• Valid: Having a sound basis in logic or fact; legally acceptable.
• Authorized: Having official permission or approval.
• Real: Actually existing as a thing; not imagined or fake.

Idioms

• Legit as they come: Used to emphasize that someone or something is completely genuine and beyond reproach.
  • Don't worry about the witness; she is legit as they come.

Phrasal Verbs

• (There are no common phrasal verbs formed with the word "legit".)