props
intjEtymology Clipping of proper (as in "proper respect" or "proper recognition") + -s.
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Slang An acclamation of respect or recognition.
props
noun1
plural of prop
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Obsolete A game of chance using four seashells (each called a prop).
props
nounEtymology Clipping of proper (as in "proper respect" or "proper recognition") + -s.
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Slang Respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.
- I've got to give props to Roger for the way he handled that situation.
- I also want to acknowledge state senator Elaine Alquist who is here... I always want to give her her props.2007, Barack Obama (speaking at Google on November 14, 2007Candidates at Google: Barack ObamaPublic Policy Blog. Candidates at Google: Barack Obama)
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