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When something is turned up or popping ...
John : did you go to that party last night

Daquan : yes that shit was lit
lit by fatoubobala January 24, 2014
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What millennials use when describing that is 'fire' or 'dope'. Meaning cool or awesome.
Rapper #1: Ey, bruh want some weeeeeeeeeeeeeed?
Rapper #2: Yo, that shit lit, bruh lemme at it.
lit by @realdolanddump July 4, 2018
Contrary to popular modern belief, Lit is a term used to describe mildly intoxicated. It was often used by blues and jazz musicians in the 40s, 50s and 60s to describe the "sweet spot" in which someone was drunk enough to be relaxed and play better, without being wasted and suffering from motor skill impairment.
Promoter: He's had 5 drinks, will her be able to play?

Musician: He's just getting lit, it puts him in his zone, all good.
Lit by TheGreenAbyss June 6, 2015
Cody Hottenroth, Greg Nighbor, and Kirk Emmer are fucking LIT!
LIT by Greg Nighbor February 13, 2009
Shortened version of literally
“Jake did you see what rang was wearing last night she looked so slay” “she lit looked so slay”
Lit by Icon.com May 13, 2023
1. A term used to describe something that is cool and exciting, or just generally something you would want to experience.
2. In literal terms, it means if something is on fire, or catches fire.
1.
John: That party last night was lit!
Dave: Yeah, it was pretty nice! Let's go to more parties like that!
2.
John: HOW IS THE KITCHEN ON FIRE?!
Dave: I... might have accidentally lit it on fire while cooking breakfast...
John: You fucking idiot.
lit by Kaz0o June 12, 2018
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