propers

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Meaning · English

Proper treatment, respect.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I'm about to give you all my money / and all I'm asking in return, honey, / is to give me my propers when you get home.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “propers” mean?

Proper treatment, respect.

Is “propers” formal or informal?

propers is generally slang.