props

noun plural but usually singular in construction \präps\

: something that is said to publicly thank and give special attention to someone for doing something : credit or recognition

Full Definition of PROPS

slang : due a <takes pains to give the man his props — Dan Epstein>

slang : respect <teachers have to earn their props just like everybody else — Greg Donaldson>

slang : credit 6b <at least deserves props for writing a song about something that rings true — Jim Abbott>

short for proper dues

First Known Use: 1992

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