legit

/ˈlɛɡɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

genuine; authentic

“The museum said the painting was legit, not a forgery.”

2. noun

legitimacy or authenticity

“He questioned the legit of the new business venture.”

3. verb

to make something genuine or authentic

“The detective legit the stolen goods and returned them to their owners.”

4. interjection

an expression of approval or agreement

“Legit, that’s a great idea!”

5. noun

a legitimate or authentic thing

“The legit winner of the competition was announced at the ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • authentic
  • genuine

Antonyms

  • fake
  • phony