Leet Definition

lēt
noun
A variety of spelling that uses numbers and symbols that approximate the shape of certain letters, using for example 1 and 5 for i and s, used primarily in texting and other typed electronic communication.
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In England, a manorial court or its jurisdiction.
Webster's New World
(Scotland) A portion or list, especially a list of candidates for an office.
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(zoology) The European pollock.

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(Internet slang) Abbreviation of leetspeak.

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verb

(obsolete) Simple past tense of let.

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adjective

Of or relating to leetspeak.

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(slang) Possessing outstanding skill in a field; expert, masterful.

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(slang) Having superior social rank over others; upper class, elite.

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(slang) Awesome, typically to describe a feat of skill; cool, sweet.

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Other Word Forms of Leet

Noun

Singular:
leet
Plural:
leets

Origin of Leet

  • From l33t alteration and leet respelling (using 3 for E) of elite (in reference to the use of such spellings by those with elite, or privileged, access status on early computer bulletin boards)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Originated 1400-50 from late Middle English lete (“meeting"), from Anglo-Norman lete and Medieval Latin leta, possibly from Old English gelÇ£te (“crossroads").

    From Wiktionary

  • Compare Old English hlÄ“te, *hlÄ«ete (“share, lot"), cognate with Old Norse hleyti (“share, portion").

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  • An aphetic form of elite.

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