Definition of "legit" in English

noun

1. (theater, slang) A legitimate; a legitimate actor.

2. (slang) A legitimate child.

adjective

1. (informal) Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.

2. (by extension, of a thing or person) Genuine, actual, literal or honest.

3. (slang) Genuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal.

   • I checked out her portfolio. She's legit.

4. (slang) Cool by virtue of being genuine.

adverb

1. (informal) Legitimately; within the law.

2. (slang) Honestly; truly; seriously.

   • He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.
   • That legit scared the hell out of me.