Meaning & UsageOrigin & LanguageExamplesWhere It’s Used
Means exciting, excellent, or amazing.Originally slang for intoxicated; re-emerged in hip-hop culture in the 2010s with a positive meaning.“That party was lit!”
“This concert is lit.”
United States (now widely global)

Description of lit

The slang “lit” used to mean “drunk” or “high,” but it now mostly means “fun” or “awesome.” Rap lyrics and social media gave it a huge boost in popularity.

Examples of lit in conversation:

  • “The festival last night was lit.”
  • “Your outfit is lit.”

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