Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

legit

/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.01 in modern English

Syllables
le-git
IPA
/lɪˈd͡ʒɪt/
6
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A legitimate; a legitimate actor.

Slang

noun

A legitimate child.

Slang

adj

Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.

Informal

adj

Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.

Informal

adj

Cool by virtue of being genuine.

Slang

adv

Legitimately; within the law.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt/
  • British English: /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

legits (plural) more legit (comparative) most legit (superlative)

Derived Forms

Synonyms

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce legit?
The recorded pronunciation is /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt/.
What does legit mean?
A legitimate; a legitimate actor.
Where does legit come from?
Clipping of legitimate or legitimately.

How to pronounce legit

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