props

noun, plural in form but usually singular in construction

\ ˈpräps

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Definition of props

1 slang : due sense 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 sense 6b at least deserves props for writing a song about something that rings true— Jim Abbott

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The first known use of props was in 1990

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props

noun

English Language Learners Definition of props

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

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