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Lit Definition & Meaning

lit
adjective
  1. provided with artificial light; "illuminated advertising"; "looked up at the lighted windows"; "a brightly lit room"; "a well-lighted stairwell"
  2. set afire or burning; "the lighted candles"; "a lighted cigarette"; "a lit firecracker"
noun
  1. the humanistic study of a body of literature; "he took a course in Russian lit"

"Lit" in song lyrics

See how lit is used in real songs:

  • "Avec ce qu'il faut sous le lit"
    113 — Au Summum
  • "S.I. New Yick, blow low and stay lit"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York
  • "Troy's in a Maxima straight up lit"
    415 — Side Show

Words that rhyme with lit

Usage tips for "lit"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lit mean?
provided with artificial light; "illuminated advertising"; "looked up at the lighted windows"; "a brightly lit room"; "a well-lighted stairwell" set afire or burning; "the lighted candles"; "a lighted cigarette"; "a lit firecracker" the humanistic study of a body of literature; "he took a course in Russian lit"
What part of speech is lit?
Lit is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does lit have?
Lit has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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