Provided are a mis-operation recognition method and device. In the method, a profile of a touch is determined according to the touch on a touch screen; whether a horizontal coordinate corresponding to a maximum vertical length of the profile is located within a predetermined location range on the touch screen or not is judged; and in a case that it is judged that the horizontal coordinate is located within the predetermined location range, the touch corresponding to the profile is recognized as a mis-touch. By means of the technical solution, a problem caused by a mis-touch generated when a touch screen device is held by a hand is solved, and a mis-operation is prevented, thereby improving user experience.