lit
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Drunk, intoxicated; under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
True to my word last night, I got very lit.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Sexually aroused, (especially) visibly so.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Exciting, captivating; fun.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lit” mean?
Drunk, intoxicated; under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Is “lit” formal or informal?
lit is generally slang.