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props

props

41 8.4
Respect and praise for someone's actions or achievements
  • noun
  • /prɑps/
  • Slang
: reconocimiento
  • After the game, the coach gave props to the team for their hard work and dedication.

And I listen, all props to all softball players.

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Examples

  • So this was not a bad product and props to you for finding this.

  • And I listen, all props to all softball players.

  • So yeah, all, all props to to that man.

  • So, you know, much, much love and much props for what you guys are doing.

  • All right, so full props and respects his wife right now.

  • Josh, that was like, props to you, but Victoria let you down.

  • And the only one who gave me some props was Judy Gold.

  • Expect props from me and I expect props from y'all.

  • And big props to Compton over at Ascended Health.

  • I WANTED TO GIVE YOU PROPS ON MAKING FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN, AND THEN, YOU KNOW, WHEN MAGIC RETIRED, I TRIED AGAIN.

Synonyms

kudos
vsprops
65 5.3

Praise and respect people give for doing something well

is informal praise or casual acknowledgment rather than formal honor
nice one
vsprops
  • UK
35 7.4

A short way to show approval or praise for something done well

is broader informal respect or acknowledgment rather than a short compliment
hats off
vsprops
  • Informal
32 7.2

To show respect or praise for someone's achievement

is general informal acknowledgment rather than a fixed phrase
cheers
vsprops
27 1.4

Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement

is personal informal respect rather than loud group applause
12 3.1

A small gift or simple act to show thanks

is verbal informal praise rather than a physical gift
hat tip
vsprops
6 6.0

A short public thank you or recognition given to someone, often in writing

is more casual spoken praise than formal written credit
tip of the hat
vsprops
3 6.9

A small act that shows respect or thanks

is casual verbal praise rather than a physical gesture

Antonyms

649 3.0

Disapproval that points out faults

129 3.4

Rude behavior or words that show a lack of respect for someone

How Respected

admiration
103 1.8
praise
220 1.0
props
  • Slang
41 8.4
acknowledgment
  • US
27 3.7
unrewarded
4 4.0

Surface Forms

props plural

Etymology

Props means 'respect' and likely comes from shortening the phrase proper respect, so a helpful way to remember it is that giving someone 'props' is giving them the respect they properly deserve.