A fork of Rural Dictionary
1. (adj.) A modern synonym for words such as "cool," "ill," "tight," or "dope." Used to describe a noun that is of a particularly excellent quality. The slang use of this term is slowly but steadily increasing in popularity. 2. (adj.) Authentic. see legitimate.
1. Damn, who made this beat? DJ Premier? This shit is legit! 2. I fucking told you those Bapes weren't legit. There goes $180.
When something is legit and you need to add the ness
This is how Chicago mobsters describe business activities that are not illegal. Gangsters often invest ill-gotten monies into legitimate businesses, which, in turn, generate what they consider to be legitimate profit. Such business are referred to being "on the legit" (despite being an essential part of a larger money-laundering enterprise).
Guy #1: We'll fill the joint with high-line Spanish broads, and keep it on the legit. Guy #2: Ok, buddy.