"That party was lit." Lit means exciting, excellent, or intoxicated. It comes from the idea of being lit up, like a fire. It became slang in the 2010s. It is used in speech and texting. It is a compliment. It is also a state. "I'm lit" means "I am drunk or high." The context decides.

Lit is versatile. A song can be lit. A party can be lit. A person can be lit. It is a word of energy. It says, "This is good. This is fun. This is alive." It is not formal. It is not subtle. It is a word that burns.

Related slang

• Litty: exciting or excellent, a variant.
• Fire: excellent.
• Bussin: excellent, usually about food.
• Turn up: to party.

Lit is not for everyone. Some people find it dated. It peaked in the mid-2010s. But it is still used. It is a word that fits in a text or a shout. It is a word that celebrates. It is a word that says, "This moment is good." That is a useful thing. We need words for joy.