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brightened or made visible by light
What does "lit" mean in social slang?
The adjective "lit" means something is exciting, impressive, or highly enjoyable. The structure comes from "lit" meaning "illuminated," later evolving in slang to describe something "on fire" in a figurative sense, meaning intense or excellent. It is commonly used to praise events, experiences, or performances that are lively and memorable.
drunk or intoxicated from drugs or alcohol
What does "lit" mean in alcohol and drug slang?
The term "lit" means drunk or intoxicated from alcohol (and sometimes drugs). The structure is informal slang where "lit" is used as a descriptor for a person's altered state after consuming substances. It is commonly used in casual speech to indicate being noticeably impaired or under the influence, typically at a moderate to high level depending on context.
an informal term for literature, particularly works that are notable or significant
