Simple Definition of props

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props

noun

US slang
1
: something that is said to publicly thank and give special attention to someone for doing something : credit or recognition
Props to everyone that made this movie a success.
All of the performers deserve mad props. [=very enthusiastic praise]
often + for
He gave props to his brother for his help with the project.
2
: respect
The teacher earned our props.

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