How do you use "Lit" in a sentence?

The party was lit! This song is lit. We got lit last night.' (drunk) That concert was so lit.

Lit

Q: What does "Lit" mean?

Exciting, excellent, intoxicated Modern slang meaning exciting, excellent, or fun. Originally meant intoxicated, but evolved to describe anything exciting or impressive. Peak usage 2010s.

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Meaning: Exciting, excellent, intoxicated

嗨的、超棒的、喝醉的

Emocionante, excelente, borracho

盛り上がっている、最高、酔っている

신나는, 최고의, 취한

Modern slang meaning exciting, excellent, or fun. Originally meant intoxicated, but evolved to describe anything exciting or impressive. Peak usage 2010s.

现代俚语，意为令人兴奋、出色或有趣。最初是'喝醉'的意思，后来演变为形容任何令人兴奋或令人印象深刻的事物。2010年代达到使用高峰。

Argot moderno que significa emocionante, excelente o divertido. Originalmente significaba borracho, pero evolucionó para describir cualquier cosa emocionante o impresionante. Uso máximo en la década de 2010.

ワクワクする、最高、楽しいという意味の現代スラング。元々は酔っ払っているという意味でしたが、何でも盛り上がっている・すごいものを表すように進化しました。2010年代がピーク。

신나고, 훌륭하고, 재미있다는 뜻의 현대 슬랭. 원래는 취했다는 뜻이었으나 신나거나 인상적인 것을 묘사하는 의미로 발전. 2010년대에 전성기.

Examples

The party was lit!
派对超嗨！
¡La fiesta fue increíble!
パーティーは最高に盛り上がった！
파티 완전 달았어!
This song is lit.
这首歌太棒了。
Esta canción es una pasada.
この曲サイコー。
이 노래 진짜 좋아.
We got lit last night.' (drunk)
我们昨晚喝嗨了。＝喝醉
Nos pusimos ciegos anoche. = borrachos
昨夜は飲みまくった。＝酔った
어젯밤에 엄청 마셨어. (취했다는 뜻)
That concert was so lit.
那场演唱会太嗨了。
Ese concierto fue genial.
あのコンサートはめっちゃ良かった。
그 콘서트 진짜 대박이었어.

Pronunciation

/lɪt/

Usage Guide

Context: parties, music, youth, social media

Tone: excited, enthusiastic

✓ Do Say

That's lit!
太嗨了！
¡Es genial!
最高！
대박이야!
This party is lit!
这个派对太嗨了！
¡Esta fiesta es una pasada!
このパーティー盛り上がってる！
이 파티 완전 달아!
We got lit.
我们喝嗨了。
Nos pusimos ciegos.
酔っ払った。
우리 엄청 마셨어.

✗ Don't Say

May seem dated to youngest speakers now
对最年轻的群体来说可能已经过时
Puede parecer anticuado para los más jóvenes
最も若い世代にはもう古く感じるかもしれない
최근 젊은 세대에게는 이미 옛말처럼 느껴질 수 있음
Very casual
非常口语化
Muy coloquial
とてもカジュアル
매우 캐주얼한 표현

Common Mistakes

Can mean intoxicated or excellent—context determines
Peak usage around 2015-2018

Origin & History

Originally slang for intoxicated (lit up), evolved to mean exciting or excellent. Popularized through hip-hop and social media in 2010s.

Etymology: From 'lit up' (intoxicated) to generally excellent/exciting

First recorded: Current usage popular from 2010s

Cultural Context

Era: 2010s peak

Generation: Millennials and Gen Z

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Social media popularized it; Hip-hop and party culture

Regional notes: American origin, now global but may be passing peak.

Variations

LitSo litIt's litGetting lit

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