Street voices
Michael
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United States
"Legit. When something is foolproof and totally dependable. Example, you can check his resume. He went to Harvard and worked for J.P. Morgan for 10 years. He is legit."
What it means
Short for legitimate. If something’s legit, it’s the real deal, not fake, not scammy, and not just your mate overhyping it. People also use it as an intensifier, like I’m legit starving or that was legit wild. Works in speech, texts, and reviews, so it’s basically slang duct tape. You’ll hear it everywhere from corner stores to group chats.
Usage examples
"This slice is legit, deadass. I was ready to call it hype, but now I’m guarding my box on the subway like it’s gold."
"I was sure the discount code was a scam, but it knocked thirty quid off at the checkout, so it turned out to be completely legit."
Where it comes from
Just legitimate with the long tail chopped off, the way everyday speech trims any word it leans on too often. It slid from meaning lawful and real into a handy intensifier, so now legit doubles as both proof and emphasis.
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