props en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(form-of, plural) plural of prop
form of prop
- (obsolete) A game of chance using four seashells (each called a prop).
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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
props en · VERB · etymology 1
Pronunciation
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(form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person) third-person singular simple present indicative of prop
form of prop
props en · INTJ · etymology 2
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Clipping of proper (as in "proper respect" or "proper recognition") + -s.
Meanings
- (slang) An acclamation of respect or recognition.
props en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Clipping of proper (as in "proper respect" or "proper recognition") + -s.
Meanings
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(plural, plural-only, slang) Respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.
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)I've got to give props to Roger for the way he handled that situation.