props

noun, plural in form but usually singular in construction \ ˈpräps \

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1 slang :due a

takes pains to give the man his props
—Dan Epstein

2 slang :respect

teachers have to earn their props just like everybody else
—Greg Donaldson

3 slang :credit 6b

at least deserves props for writing a song about something that rings true
—Jim Abbott

Origin and Etymology of props

short for proper dues

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

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