Who invented the word legit?

The word "legit" is a shortened form of "legitimate," which has been around for centuries. There isn't a single inventor of the word "legit" as it emerged naturally through language evolution.

Here's a breakdown:

* "Legitimate" has its roots in Latin "legitimus," meaning "lawful" or "according to law."

* "Legit" is a colloquial abbreviation of "legitimate," likely arising in the late 19th or early 20th century as informal slang.

So, while we can't pinpoint a specific inventor, the word "legit" developed organically from the existing word "legitimate."