kudos
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Noun — Praise, credit, or recognition for something a person has achieved.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos), meaning "glory" or "renown."
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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.