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Etymology 1[edit]
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Noun[edit]
props
- plural of prop
- (obsolete) A game of chance using four seashells (each called a prop).
Verb[edit]
props
- 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)
- (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.
- 2007, Barack Obama (speaking at Google on November 14, 2007Candidates at Google: Barack ObamaPublic Policy Blog. Candidates at Google: Barack Obama )
- I also want to acknowledge state senator Elaine Alquist who is here... I always want to give her her props.
Derived terms[edit]
Interjection[edit]
props
- (slang) An acclamation of respect or recognition.
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Polish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
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Noun[edit]
props m inan
Declension[edit]
Declension of props
Derived terms[edit]
adverb
verb
Interjection[edit]
props
Further reading[edit]
- props in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
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