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Definition of kudos

kudos

noun - plural

  • congratulations or praise.
    I heard you won the spelling bee. Kudos to you.
                                                                                                                                             

    Citation from "Irregarding Steve", American Dad! (TV), Season 2 Episode 8 (2006) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Josh on Mar 03 2000.

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  • From the Greek word "kydos" meaning praise, renown.

    Last edited on Jun 26 2014. Submitted by aletheia on Jun 25 2014.

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