a shortened form of the word "legitimate". however, this term is nowhere near the real meaning of "legitimate", since it is commonly used to describe things as cool or extremely awesome.
by bridgeyy11 October 14, 2011
Short for "legitimate". NOT short for "legitimately" which is a totally different word. The difference is roughly the same as between "good" and "well" – in case you cared. An extremely popular yet badly understood filler word.
Melvin: "Bill Murray must be legit the most underrated comedian ever!"
Sparky: "IKR? He could've been literally one of the greatest, though."
Sparky: "IKR? He could've been literally one of the greatest, though."
by Burt Milhorse Eriksson April 11, 2021
a. "I swear this watch is legit ......... O.K fine, you can have it for $15."
b. "That new speaker setup he's got is fully legit and shit."
b. "That new speaker setup he's got is fully legit and shit."
by Diego August 14, 2003
1. (adj.) A modern synonym for words such as "cool," "ill," "tight," or "dope." Used to describe a noun that is of a particularly excellent quality. The slang use of this term is slowly but steadily increasing in popularity.
2. (adj.) Authentic. see legitimate.
2. (adj.) Authentic. see legitimate.
1. Damn, who made this beat? DJ Premier? This shit is legit!
2. I fucking told you those Bapes weren't legit. There goes $180.
2. I fucking told you those Bapes weren't legit. There goes $180.
by decaturpolice September 10, 2006
by ~a May 23, 2000
A "I told you this Rolex is legit, you don't have to look twice."
B) "I swear this information I got for you is legit man, ask anyone!"
C) "If that ain't legit, I don't know what is.
B) "I swear this information I got for you is legit man, ask anyone!"
C) "If that ain't legit, I don't know what is.
by +Skep'tiKaL- March 21, 2007
this word was obviously a short form of "legitimate" but it no longer holds the same meaning as legitimate, since it has become very popular to use the word legit to mean something "cool", which really has nothing to do with the word legitimate and therefore we should stop saying it.
by stfukthanks April 1, 2008