Green’s Dictionary of Slang

(W.I./UK black teen) affirmation that one is held in high esteem.

1979		Fantastic Four Annual 21: Sheesh! I just don’t get no respect!
1999		Indep. on Sun. 25 July 15: These dispossessed ghetto boys saw a quick route to quick riches and all-important ‘respect’.
2000		N. Barlay Crumple Zone 5: Busting out with made-to-fit wisdom, big with untol streetside Re-speck.