1. A word used to describe something which is legal, or law abiding.
2. A word used to describe a thing/event using emphasis.
1. Nigel: That shit's legit!

2. Nigel: Hey man, we just owned in pictionary.
Robert: Yeah man, that was so legit!
by shits_legit December 24, 2009
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A highly over-used word meaning "real" or "cool."
Him: "I swear, he was like, legit!"
Me: "Dude! Stop saying that!"
by monkeybuster May 30, 2006
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Meaning cool,amazing,tight,awesome.. or anyother work you might use when somthing it outstanding
Man... That is so legit!
by SsJ0GoHaN September 7, 2004
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A shortened version of legitimate. Commonly used by wrestling fans who are "in the know" aka smarks. Made popular by Rob Feinstein, and copied by many. Its usage is considered 'dumb' by intelligent types.
Thats a legit shoot. I was legit marking out for that.
by neil June 27, 2004
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cool, tight, awesome, real.

often used by jason wahler on the hills.
especially when he is describing his car and being really well legit.
dood, this car is legit
by laxrgirl January 17, 2007
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a word that makes kids sound smart and know what they are talking about
by irish porn star August 30, 2011
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the ugliest and most hated word in the english language, which also drives people insane when heard.
You have a legit new bike.
by russian1 May 18, 2009
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