What it means
Reckon means think, suppose, or figure, said in a laid-back way that sounds sure of itself without getting all chest-out about it. You use it for opinions, guesses, and quick calls off the vibe. Very common in everyday British, Australian, and New Zealand speech, and you’ll hear it in questions too, like do you reckon he’s coming?
Usage examples
"I reckon we smash a servo pie, duck into Bunnings, then bail before peak hour turns the M1 into a car park."
"I reckon it'll rain later, best take a brolly just in case."
"Do you reckon that chippy's still open, or are we dreaming on an empty stomach?"
"I reckon she's already clocked what's going on, she's just letting him waffle."
"You reckon he's ghosting, but I reckon he's just had his phone on 2 percent all weekend."
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Where it comes from
Reckon goes back to Old English gerecenian, which meant to explain, recount, or count up. That counting thread stuck around in reckoning, then the word loosened into meaning judge, suppose, or think. So when someone says I reckon, there's still a faint little vibe of having weighed it up before saying it.
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