kudo
Kudo (noun) means a single piece of praise or recognition (a back-formed singular of "kudos"). Example: “She earned a kudo from her manager for closing the deal early.”
How to use kudo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal singular form of "kudos," used for one piece of praise.
Strictly speaking, "kudos" is already a singular Greek-derived noun, not a plural — "kudo" is a common but technically mistaken back-formation. Many people use it anyway.
Word forms
kudoed past tense, kudos plural, Kudos plural, kudos singular
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She earned a _____ from her manager for closing the deal early.
Etymology
Formed by mistakenly treating "kudos" as if it were a plural noun ending in -s, and back-forming a singular "kudo" from it.
Rhymes for kudo
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What does “kudo” mean?
The word “kudo” means a single piece of praise or recognition (a back-formed singular of "kudos"). In plain terms, an informal singular form of "kudos," used for one piece of praise.
How do you pronounce “kudo”?
“Kudo” is pronounced KOO-doh (/ˈkuː.doʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “kudo” in a sentence?
Here is “kudo” used in a sentence: “She earned a kudo from her manager for closing the deal early.”
What part of speech is “kudo”?
Depending on how it is used, “kudo” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “kudo” have?
“Kudo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a single piece of praise or recognition (a back-formed singular of "kudos").