LIT

What Does Lit Mean in a Text?

Terms Used by Drug Dealers and Users

We have over 200 terms in our glossary of drug-related terms. Some of these terms are meant to be amusing, some are meant to be descriptive, and some are meant to be "cool." They all have one thing in common though: they all mask the true nature of the texts they feature in. Here is the one you care about:

Lit means "exciting, energetic, or impressive."

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It can also mean "intoxicated or high."

Exciting, Energetic, or Impressive

The word lit actually means "illuminated" or "on fire." However, it is now widely used as slang to describe something that is exciting, energetic, or impressive.

• The party was lit!
• The concert was lit last night! The music was amazing and everyone was dancing.

In this context, lit is similar in meaning and usage to "fire."

Intoxicated or High

Lit used to be widely used as slang for being intoxicated or high. However, this usage is now falling out of fashion.

• Its Friday and I'm getting lit tonight!
• Sam was so lit last night! I would hate to have her head this morning.

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When I write Lit, I mean this:

"Exciting, Energetic, or Impressive"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Exciting, Energetic, or Impressive" is, by far, the most common meaning for lit when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

Lit
Definition:	Exciting, Energetic, or Impressive
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Intoxicated or High" is another definition for lit.

Lit
Definition:	Intoxicated
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults

An Academic Look at Lit

Lit is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. Slang is not typically used in formal or professional settings.

Example of Lit Used in a Text

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