slang, dated
lit
Meaning
- Extremely exciting, fun, or impressive.
- Used to describe a party or event as energetic and enjoyable.
“The rooftop party was lit until security showed up.”
Where it came from
Long used in African American Vernacular English to mean drunk or high. Hip-hop lyrics extended it to mean excellent or exciting, and the newer sense spread into mainstream slang between 2013 and 2015. Constant repetition made it feel dated by the early 2020s.