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Definition of props
props 
noun - uncountable
- praise, compliments. One usually "gives" props.
I'll give Joe props for that crazy stunt.
I ain't giving you props for that wanky-ass play.
- See more words with the same meaning: compliments, praise.
Last edited on Apr 23 2013. Submitted by Dimitri Gudgenov from Durham, NC, USA on Apr 02 1998.
origin
- Possibly from "proper respect".
Last edited on Jun 09 2010. Submitted by Pazuzu from Minneapolis, MN, USA on Oct 27 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'compliments, praise': | |
| Definitions include: to praise one's self. | |
| Definitions include: to praise or congratulate oneself, or give oneself thanks. | |
| Definitions include: praise, congratulations, or thanks. | |
| Definitions include: to praise oneself. | |
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| Definitions include: many ("mad") compliments ("props"). | |
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