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Why mostly American people usually say, "it is legit." ?
I don't understand why American people always say, it's legit." for mostly context. For example, when I talk about the moon was beautiful and cool, then she said, "yes, it was legit."
When I find the answer for this, the meaning is :
1. according Thesaurus
legit : trained in a classical or operatic tradition
2. accoring google translation :
legit : legal, conforming to the rules.
I really don't get what the relations between 'beautiful moon' and 'legit'.
And many else contexts that they usually use 'legit'.
Or maybe there's a slang definition for this word. Or it is just a habit to say that.
29 set 2015 02:56
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It's legit is a relatively new slang expression. "That's legit!" Simply means "cool", "awesome" or "neat" in this context. Like most slang terms I'm not really sure how it developed.
29 settembre 2015
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"Legit" usually means "not misleading". For example, if you found a website where you can download music but you were afraid of getting a virus, you might ask someone "Is this website legit?", meaning "Is this website safe/reputable?" Or if someone is telling you about an investment opportunity, but you think it might be illegal, they could reassure you by saying "Don't worry. It's totally legit."
However, I don't understand the moon being legit.
29 settembre 2015
Thank you, Michael for your answer.
29 settembre 2015
The word legit is slang, shortened from the word legitimate. Mainly a rapper slang that now others use. " A modern synonym for words such as "cool," "ill," "tight," or "dope." Used to describe a noun that is of a particularly excellent quality. " Someone over say 30 years old or is a professional in the business world would never use the word legit.
29 settembre 2015
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