kudos
Kudos (noun) means Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved. Example: “Kudos to the whole design team for hitting the deadline.”
How to Use Kudos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPraise or credit given for an achievement.
Kudos is grammatically singular in origin, even though it looks plural — treat it like "praise," not like "kudo" plus an -s.
Word Forms
kudosed past tense, kudoses singular
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_____ to the whole design team for hitting the deadline.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos), meaning "glory" or "renown."
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “kudos” mean?
The word “kudos” means praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved. In plain terms, praise or credit given for an achievement.
How do you pronounce “kudos”?
“Kudos” is pronounced KOO-dos (/ˈkuˌdoʊz/ in IPA).
How do you use “kudos” in a sentence?
Here is “kudos” used in a sentence: “Kudos to the whole design team for hitting the deadline.”
What part of speech is “kudos”?
Depending on how it is used, “kudos” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “kudos” come from?
The word “kudos” comes from Ancient Greek. A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos), meaning "glory" or "renown.".
Is “kudos” a common word?
“Kudos” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “kudos” have?
“Kudos” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
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