leg (it) 1 of 2

verb

Definition of leg (it)next
as in to walk
to go on foot the car was in the shop so we had to leg it to work for a couple of days

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legit

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adjective

li-ˈjit How to pronounce legit (audio)
slang
as in legitimate
permitted by law the barbershop, which appears to be a legit operation, is actually a front for a local mobster

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Recent Examples of leg (it)
Adjective
The only legit free streaming provider is a YouTube channel from Brazil called CazéTV. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026 Arreola, whose fist was not hurt by Knoxville's liver, says the blow was a legit knockout. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 But that hasn’t stopped legit audiences from flocking to the song. — Klara Auerbach, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026 Why Jacob deGrom passed on a trade The Atlanta Braves lead the Philadelphia Phillies by eight games in the National League East, and are a legit contender to win the National League. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leg (it)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
  1. walk
  2. legitimate
  3. tread
  4. legal
Verb
  • Bhargavendra Singh walked with dignity at their head, making a ceremony of the affair.
    — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The team has invested too much in Joe Milton III and Sam Howell to let either guy walk.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk
Adjective
  • Perhaps his greatest legacy at UCF is Dean was coaching in 1991 when UCF finally moved out of its tiny dank gymnasium and into its first legitimate basketball arena — a sparkling, by UCF standards, 5,100-seat facility.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Although some agencies said the officers’ Flock searches appeared to be connected to legitimate narcotics investigations or training exercises, many took swift disciplinary action.
    — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of legitimate
Verb
  • Through rapid-fire verbal repartee, constant close-ups, and frantic cuts, Deramas treads a careful line between tragedy and comedy, the latter a psychological weapon against the former.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking of the houseboat, the finale treads some familiar ground for Lewis.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of tread
Adjective
  • The whipsawing legal battle could have major ramifications for the midterms.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Below, experts provide legal advice on how to handle this situation and keep things as smooth as possible, along with simple yard cleaning tips to help keep your landscape tidy.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of legal

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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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