props

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Pronunciation[edit]

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Etymology 1[edit]

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Noun[edit]

props

  1. plural of prop
  2. (obsolete) A game of chance using four seashells (each called a prop).

Verb[edit]

props

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of prop

Etymology 2[edit]

From proper, as in "proper respect" or "proper recognition".

Noun[edit]

props pl (plural only)

  1. (slang) Respect 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.
Derived terms[edit]

Interjection[edit]

props

  1. (slang) An acclamation of respect or recognition.

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