(chiefly US, military slang) Reconnoiter. … Recon is a shortened form of the military term reconnaissance which is defined as the exploration of an area to gain information.

What does Recon mean in slang?

(chiefly US, military slang) Reconnoiter. … Recon is a shortened form of the military term reconnaissance which is defined as the exploration of an area to gain information.

What does playing Recon mean?

Reconnaissance is checking out a situation before taking action. Often it’s used as a military term, but you could also do reconnaissance on a new employee before you hire her, or a resort before you take a vacation. Reconnaissance is a noun, and it technically means “the act of reconnoitering.” Whoa.