Meaning & use
legit
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Genuine, legal, or acceptable; a shortened, informal form of 'legitimate'.
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He checked twice to make sure the online seller was legit before paying.
That excuse actually sounds legit this time.
A note on using this word
Common in casual speech and writing; it's rarely used in formal contexts, where 'legitimate' is preferred.
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