verb
rec
rehk
verb
1
Informal short form of recommend.
"Can you rec a good sci-fi novel?"
2
Informal short form of record.
"Hit rec before the interview starts."
How to Use Rec
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual shorthand for "recommend" or "record."
When to use it
Informal — common in texting and online chat, not in formal writing.
Word Forms
recced past tense, reced past tense, rec'd past tense, rec'ed past tense, recs singular, rec's singular
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