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1 (v, idiom) "check yourself before you wreck yourself"
A popular idiom- its creation typically being credited to the revered American Gangster Rapper, Ice Cube- that implies a person, before making a firm choice of word(s) or action(s), should first exercise precaution and consider all outcomes and possible consequences that will follow as a result of what they say or do; and that, as a result of the individual's negligence to use foresight in the situation, if they do not exercise such precaution- or "check theirself" first, then on nearly every occasion that isn't a "first offense" the individual in question will suffer instantaneous or swift judgement (karma) dictated by the other people around them.
(synonyms: recognize, respect, keep it 100, watch one's attitude, watch one's mouf, behave oneself)
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1 (v, idiom) "check yourself before you wreck yourself"
A popular idiom- its creation typically being credited to the revered American Gangster Rapper, Ice Cube- that implies a person, before making a firm choice of word(s) or action(s), should first exercise precaution and consider all outcomes and possible consequences that will follow as a result of what they say or do; and that, as a result of the individual's negligence to use foresight in the situation, if they do not exercise such precaution- or "check theirself" first, then on nearly every occasion that isn't a "first offense" the individual in question will suffer instantaneous or swift judgement (karma) dictated by the other people around them.
(synonyms: recognize, respect, keep it 100, watch one's attitude, watch one's mouf, behave oneself)
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"Ayo, Christine. I done seen my girl loving up another man."
"Who, Quincy?"
"Yes, ma'am. You already know I'm finna burn all her shoes!"
"Woah now, big dog! You'd betta check yourself before you wreck yourself."
"Who, Quincy?"
"Yes, ma'am. You already know I'm finna burn all her shoes!"
"Woah now, big dog! You'd betta check yourself before you wreck yourself."
by Yo Mama’s Asshole January 26, 2021
To check your actions before you go off and do something stupid, and Shrek the almighty ogre lord decides to kill you.
Man: I hear investing in bitcoin is the way to go nowadays
Man's friend: Check yourself, before you Shrek yourself
Man's friend: Check yourself, before you Shrek yourself
by Imnotameme January 18, 2018
Take a chill pill and look at your actions. Examine what you're next action because right now, you're heading in a bad direction.
by macabre pizza coffin April 19, 2017
Colloquial slang coined in Tauranga, a small urban center situated in the central north island reigon of New Zealand. The term refers to an expression for ones need to consult a certified physician or other health specialist in regard to their sexual health, or lack thereof, that may result in serious sexual health concerns or the "Wrecking" of oneself.
" That looks like a nasty rash girl. You better check yourself before you wreck yourself."
or
"About last night.....You better check yourself before you wreck yourself."
or
"About last night.....You better check yourself before you wreck yourself."
by xXb0wd0wnXx March 3, 2011
by Mr traumatic April 13, 2016
When you walk by someone and they only hear the tiniest part of the convo with little to no background info
by Andje December 8, 2021
What you snortingly/contemptuously tell someone who irrelevantly asks to be paid for something that he should let you have for free, such as an item that he'd already discarded. The joke is that said financial instrument would be DOUBLY worthless --- not only would it be a phony check, but the written info on it would be counterfeit, as well. :P
A humorous-natured local woman gigglingly asked me if I'd slip her a few bucks for some old chipped enamel saucepans that I'd salvaged from her curbside trash-pile, so I made a face at her and agreeably responded, "Sure thing --- I'll forge a rubber check for you for five dollars!"
by QuacksO March 24, 2022