noun
props
noun
1
(informal) Respect, credit, or acknowledgment given to someone for an achievement.
"She gave him props for finishing the marathon despite the injury."
intj
1
Used to express approval or respect.
"Props to the whole team for pulling off a great event!"
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.