Legit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /li-ˈjit/ le·git

Meaning & Definition of Legit

Legit (adjective)

  1. legitimate
  2. accordant with law or with established legal forms and requirements
  3. being exactly as intended or presented, not spurious or false; also, being an actual example of something specified

Legit (adverb)

  1. really, actually —used for emphasis

Legit (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. permitted by law

    "the barbershop, which appears to be a legit operation, is actually a front for a local mobster"

    similar: lawful, legal, legitimate, licit
    related: allowable, authorized, noncriminal, permissible, justifiable, warrantable, constitutional, de jure, regulation, statutory, good, innocent, just, proper, right
    opposite: illegal, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful, wrongful
    near: bad, corrupt, evil, immoral, iniquitous, reprobate, sinful, wicked, wrong, banned, criminal, forbidden, guilty, impermissible, outlawed, prohibited, unauthorized, unjust, under-the-counter, under-the-table, nonconstitutional, unconstitutional

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Legit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Legit:

lawful, legal, legitimate, licit

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Legit

Words with the opposite meaning of Legit:

illegal, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful, wrongful

Related Words for Legit

allowable, authorized, noncriminal, permissible, justifiable, warrantable, constitutional, de jure, regulation, statutory, good, innocent, just, proper, right

Near Antonyms of Legit

bad, corrupt, evil, immoral, iniquitous, reprobate, sinful, wicked, wrong, banned, criminal, forbidden, guilty, impermissible, outlawed, prohibited, unauthorized, unjust, under-the-counter, under-the-table, nonconstitutional, unconstitutional

Origin & Etymology of Legit

First known use: 1907

Frequently Asked Questions about Legit

What does "Legit" mean?

"Legit" means legitimate. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: legitimate.

What is another word for "Legit"?

Other words for "Legit" include lawful, legal, legitimate and licit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Legit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Legit"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Legit". Common alternatives include lawful, legal, legitimate and licit.

What is the opposite of "Legit"?

Antonyms of "Legit" include illegal, illegitimate, illicit, lawless, unlawful and wrongful. Near antonyms include bad, corrupt, evil and immoral.

How do you use "Legit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Legit" in a sentence: "the barbershop, which appears to be a legit operation, is actually a front for a local mobster".

Is "Legit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Legit" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Legit"?

"Legit" is pronounced /li-ˈjit/ and divided into syllables as le·git.

What is the origin of the word "Legit"?

First known use: 1907.