real recognize real

An idiom of hip hop culture used to refer to the tendency or ability for real individuals to identify, connect with, or otherwise respect, other real individuals. The usage of real is identical to that in the more generic phrase keepin' it real, i.e. genuine, true.

Scalia: "I think equal protection is the most overextended rational in modern day justice"

Roberts: "agreed"

Scalia: "We see eye to eye on this don't we?"

Roberts: "Hey, real recognize real."

Scalia: "word"

by kelzobaggins December 11, 2007

real

Assuming that it is something we are able to feel, smell, taste and see, real is simply electrical signals interpreted by one's brain.

Morpheus: What is "real"? How do you define "real"? If real is what you can feel, smell, taste and see, then 'real' is simply electrical signals interpreted by your brain

by infiniti X April 25, 2004

real

poses complete and/or utter disbelief

Synonym: are you kidding me

-is usually repeated a few times to show the disbelief of said person

Julia: Yo man, Denise had sex on her rag and tossed some guys salad last night

Amber: omg...real?!?!

by xenu! May 22, 2008

For real, for real on God

This is the way how you show that you actually mean something, that it is true. If someone can't say for real, for real on God then it means that it is not actually legit.

Do you love me?
Yes
Really?
For real, for real on God

Are you mad?
No
For real, for real on God?
*silence*

by jjanovskis November 29, 2021

real

Sarcastic put-down. Has taken the place of the oft-used whatever.

"50 Cent rules!"
"Real."

by icedout May 22, 2005

real

it is the brazilian currency

how much can i buy wit one real?
you could buy a small cachaça.

muita obrigada!

by pablo bvs September 10, 2006

Real

People online say this when they agree with someone... typically in comment sections. it's basically a form of saying "for real" but shortened down for comedic effect.

it's also used as a synonym for "based" and "true"

Jamie: "Pugs are ugly"
Billy: "real as hell"

by Evil Thug 122 May 7, 2023