leg-end

An alternative pronunciation to legend, with a similar but more complimentary meaning. Used in praise of an individual's efforts or behaviour.

The first syllable is pronounced like "leg" i.e. you have 2 of them and use them to walk around on.
Anita Ferguson, you are an absolute leg-end of spin-doctoring
by Kiwi Wordsmith August 12, 2005
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