LIGIT

What Does LIGIT Mean?

LIGIT means "Legitimate."

The word LIGIT is used online to mean "Legitimate" (i.e., true, genuine or legal).

"Legitimate" is also abbreviated as LEGIT.

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When I write LIGIT, I mean this:

LIGIT means true, genuine or legal.

Summary of Key Points

"Legitimate" is the most common definition for LIGIT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

LIGIT
Definition:	Legitimate
Type:	Word
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of LIGIT in Sentences

Here are examples of LIGIT being used in conversations:

• Trevor: Is this all LIGIT?
• Dara: Of course! It's as LIGIT as a $3 bill.

• Jill: I can get you a ticket for next Saturday's concert.
• Lynn: Is it LIGIT?
• Jill: Yes. My brother knows the bass player.

An Academic Look at LIGIT

LIGIT is a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.

LIGIT is a shortened version of the word "Legitimate," therefore, it could be classified as a contraction. However, if it was a true contraction of "Legitimate," the first "I" should be an "E" (as in the abbreviation LEGIT). The misspelling is deliberate, probably to add a sense of fun.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have just said "Legitimate" instead of using LIGIT.

Example of LIGIT Used in a Text

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