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Legit

Verb / ˈledʒɪt / / lʌˈdʒɪt / Another word for legit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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Formal

legitimate lawful valid authentic

Informal

real true cool awesome sick

Literary

veritable bona fide

Antonyms

illegal unlawful invalid bogus fake counterfeit phony

Common collocations

  • totally legit
  • seems legit
  • make it legit
  • perfectly legit
  • completely legit
  • absolutely legit
  • genuinely legit

Word family

adjective legitimate
adverb legitimately

Usage note

Legit is a very informal slang term, often used to express approval or authenticity. It is derived from 'legitimate' but should be avoided in formal writing or speech.

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