props
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Meaning · English
Respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I've got to give props to Roger for the way he handled that situation.
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 “props” mean?
Respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.
Is “props” formal or informal?
props is generally slang.