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Lit

Something is excellent, exciting, high-energy, or fun

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Example

That party was lit-there was a DJ, a dance circle, everything.

When to use it

You leave a concert sweaty and hyped, and your group chat is spamming reactions about how insane the night was.

What it means

Literally illuminated or on fire, like a candle that's lit.
In practice it means something is exciting, fun, energetic, or generally awesome-often describing parties, concerts, nights out, or a moment that's popping off. Depending on tone, it can mean "wild" in a good way ("it was lit") or just "really good." It had a huge peak in the mid-2010s and can sound a bit dated now, though people still use it. It comes from older slang around being "lit" (sometimes also meaning intoxicated), but modern use is broader and more mainstream.

Don't confuse it with

"Lit" does not mean extremely angry about something, completely focused on a task, ready to leave right away. It specifically means "Something is excellent, exciting, high-energy, or fun".

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