American English
/ləˈʤɪt̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Real and not fake, invented, or copied.
The usual pronunciation of “legit” is /ləˈʤɪt̚/, with the stress on the second syllable.
Real and not fake, invented, or copied.
Is this website legit?
She bought a legit designer bag.
Legit is informal. In formal writing, use legitimate.
legit product · legit source
a legit + noun
seem legit
Allowed by the law or rules, or reasonable and acceptable.
That is a legit reason to cancel.
The company is legit and fully licensed.
legit reason · legit business
have a legit + noun
be legit
Very good or impressive.
That was a legit concert.
She has legit talent.
legit talent
Used before an adjective or verb to mean “really.”
I was legit scared.
I legit forgot her name.
legit + adjective
legit + verb