Simple Definition of kudos

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kudos

noun

ˈkuːˌdoʊz How to pronounce kudos (audio)
British ˈkjuːˌdɒs
informal : praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved
Kudos to everyone who helped.
The company has earned kudos for responding so quickly to customers' concerns.

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