Browsing page 1 of words meaning compliments, praise (5 words total)
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pat (one's self) on the back 
verb
- to praise or congratulate oneself, or give oneself thanks.
Pat yourselves on the back: you all did a great job.
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Last edited on Nov 29 2001. Submitted by Kevin H. from Cedar Rapids, IA, USA on Nov 29 2001.
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pat on the back
noun
- praise, congratulations, or thanks.
You all did a great job - you deserve a pat on the back.
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Last edited on Jan 02 2003. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 02 2003.
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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.
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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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toot (one's) horn
verb
- to praise oneself.
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Last edited on Nov 29 2001. Submitted by Kevin H. from Cedar Rapids, IA, USA on Nov 29 2001.
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toot (one's) own horn
verb
- to praise one's self.
He's always tooting his own horn.
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Last edited on Dec 29 2011. Submitted by Kevin H. from Cedar Rapids, IA, USA on Nov 29 2001.
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