legit

Etymology

Clipping of legitimate.

noun

1. (theater, slang) A legitimate; a legitimate actor.
2. (slang) A legitimate child.

adj

1. (informal) Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.
   1. (video games) Not using cheats.
      Did you see how fast that person was moving? I don't think they're legit.
2. (by extension, of a thing or person) Genuine, actual, literal or honest.
3. (slang) Genuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal.
   I checked out her portfolio. She's legit.
4. (slang) Cool by virtue of being genuine.

adv

1. (informal) Legitimately; within the law.
2. (slang) Honestly; truly; seriously.
   He legit thinks he can pass the test on zero sleep.
   That legit scared the hell out of me.