intj
Meaning 1
An acclamation of respect or recognition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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Standard Lemma guide
props
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CMU ARPABET: P R AA1 P S Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
plural of prop
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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noun
Meaning 3
A game of chance using four seashells (each called a prop).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
Meaning 4
Respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only, slang
Examples
- I've got to give props to Roger for the way he handled that situation.
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verb
Meaning 5
third-person singular simple present indicative of prop
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
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noun
Meaning 6
proper respect
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem
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Broader terms: deference, respect
History
Etymology
Clipping of proper (as in "proper respect" or "proper recognition") + -s.
Real reading context