Legit
adj.capable, joyfulplayful
What it means
Informally recognized as genuine, valid, or impressively competent.
Reach for it when offering casual approval of authenticity or real quality
The tiny workshop is legit; every repair comes with a clear guarantee.
Choose between these
7- playful
the real deal
enthusiastic slang suits a person with proven ability
not when The real deal is too colloquial for formal recommendations.
- everyday
honest, open conduct is what needs reassurance
not when Aboveboard does not establish skill or product quality.
- everyday
authenticity is the exact claim
not when Genuine does not carry legit's casual endorsement of quality.
- warm
quality alone deserves direct praise
not when Excellent misses the reassurance that something is real or trustworthy.
- professional
origin or identity has been verified
not when Authentic can praise faithfulness without establishing legality.
- professional
the source or claim deserves belief
not when Credible does not mean authentic or especially good.
- formal
valid standing or lawful status needs careful wording
not when Legitimate sounds more official and less conversational.
Said against
3- fake
- bogus
- shady
It naturally appears in
3- seems legit
The cooperative seems legit after publishing its audited accounts.
- legit business
Her legit business employs six qualified apprentices.
- legit contender
After three strong races, Niko became a legit contender.
Where this comes from
- merriam-webster, adjective sense 1 opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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