props

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noun

A game of chance using four seashells (each called a prop).

“I've got to give props to Roger for the way he handled that situation.”

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Meanings

props1

noun
  1. pluralplural of prop
  2. obsoleteA game of chance using four seashells (each called a prop).
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of prop

props2

nounprops pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyslangRespect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.

    I've got to give props to Roger for the way he handled that situation.

    1 more example

    I also want to acknowledge state senator Elaine Alquist who is here... I always want to give her her props.

    2007, Barack Obama (speaking at Google on November 14, 2007Candidates at Google: Barack ObamaPublic Policy Blog. Candidates at Google: Barack Obama)

    Synonyms: kudos

interjection
  1. slangAn acclamation of respect or recognition.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounRespect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.

Similar
kudos
Also see
big upbonescommendkudospraise

Origin

Clipping of proper (as in "proper respect" or "proper recognition") + -s.

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Cite this entry
APA

props. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/props

MLA

“props.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/props. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “props,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/props.

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