Urban Dictionary: 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

You betta recognize that im the fiercest mothafucka around!

by Nose April 09, 2003

Exclamation encouraging another to reflect upon his or her actions, potentially in light of punitive action

All y'all bitches that be bitin' my beats best recognize befo' I get medieval on dat ass!

by John The Fisherman October 13, 2002

Could be to recognize, could be to recall... But most likely used as a synonym for "reckon".

I recogn it might rain later today.
Johnny, what do you recogn is causing this?
Ah, I recogn her voice from that annoying ad.

by pseudo-rhymes October 29, 2019

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

v. - To think again.

bitch, you best recognate

by Anonymous April 25, 2005

When you mess up and somebody calls your ass out on it.

O.J. left his bloody gloves at the scene of the crime and the white people called him out on it. RECOGNIZE!

by Rick Roll(ed) January 08, 2009