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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
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recognize

to respect; give honor by public acknowlegement.
Man ya better recognize the illest mc there is!
by d'nyn da truth December 19, 2004
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you betta' recognize

hip, urban rendering of "you had better recognize"; what you say when you want someone to acknowledge your authority
Four years ago, I was a nobody; now, I'm the cream of the crop in the rap game. You betta' recognize!

Son, don't talk to me like that; I'm yo' momma. You betta' recognize!
by hustla32 April 14, 2009
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Game recognizes game

Game Recognizes Game: {Concept}Is the idea that two Players, see playa, of unequal respect when meeting, will recognize and even pay homage to the player of greater respect.
When I went to a bar in Hollywood, I ran into Hugh Hefner. I had to give him props. Any player would know that, Game Recognizes Game.
by SammymatiK May 6, 2008
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recognised

"Accepted", "we agree"
Guns N' Roses were the bomb


RECOGNISED!
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 15, 2004
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bitch betta' recognize

what you tell some disrespectful twat who needs put in their place. It is most effective if while saying it you raise your hand in a threatening motion as to put 4 fingers across the side of the persons face.
Pat - "go get me a hamburger fuck stick"

Sally - "no"

Pat - "Bitch betta' recognize"
by Peg Leg Pete October 31, 2007
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Recognize

When you disrespect someone, and they in turn burn your ass, you must "RECOGNIZE". Sometimes followed by a quick "HELL YEAH!"
Steve:Here, I got us some Diet Cokes
Phil:Everyone hates Diet Coke
Chick:Can I have one?
Steve: RECOGNIZE
by Magee100 March 11, 2009
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