noun
Uncommon
props
Props (noun) means (informal) Respect, credit, or acknowledgment given to someone for an achievement. Example: “She gave him props for finishing the marathon despite the injury.”
noun
1
(informal) Respect, credit, or acknowledgment given to someone for an achievement.
"She gave him props for finishing the marathon despite the injury."
"You deserve props for staying calm while everything went wrong around you."
"The coach gave his players props after they trained through the winter."
intj
1
Used to express approval or respect.
"Props to the whole team for pulling off a great event!"
"Props, mate! That was a brilliant bit of work on the final design."
"Props to the cook for making such a tasty meal for forty people!"
How to use props
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal way of saying "credit" or "respect" for something someone did well.
When to use it
Very informal/slang — avoid in formal writing.
Common pairings
give props to
much props
props for that
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Etymology
A clipped form of "proper," from phrases like "proper respect" or "proper recognition," plus the plural -s.
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What does “props” mean?
The word “props” means (informal) Respect, credit, or acknowledgment given to someone for an achievement. In plain terms, informal way of saying "credit" or "respect" for something someone did well.
How do you use “props” in a sentence?
Here is “props” used in a sentence: “She gave him props for finishing the marathon despite the injury.”
What part of speech is “props”?
Depending on how it is used, “props” can be a noun and an intj.
Is “props” a common word?
“Props” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “props” have?
“Props” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) Respect, credit, or acknowledgment given to someone for an achievement.
What is the difference between props and respect?
Props is an informal, shortened way of giving respect or credit to someone for an achievement, often used in casual speech, as in "give him props for finishing the race." Respect is the broader, more formal word that props derives from.
Is props formal or informal English?
Props is informal and mostly used in casual conversation, social media, and spoken English rather than formal writing. It's common as both a noun, meaning credit or acknowledgment, and an interjection expressing approval.
How is props used as an interjection?
Used alone, "props!" expresses approval or respect toward someone, similar to saying "well done" or "respect." This interjection use is common in informal speech and online comments.
