Synonyms

props

American

[props] / prɒps /

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)

proper or due respect or recognition; credit.

I give him props for putting up with annoying customers.

props British

/ prɒps /

plural noun

slang proper respect

props to my dad

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Etymology

Origin of props

1990–95; Americanism; shortening of earlier propers (in the same sense), from proper , adjective

Example Sentences

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Props Finlay Bealham and Tadhg Furlong have been included despite injury concerns, and the absence of Porter has opened the door for Jeremy Loughman, Jack Boyle and Michael Milne.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

"Props have a soft side as well. We're discussing lots of soft things."

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

Props to the robber barons of yesteryear — at least they had style.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

Props should go to Steve Allen, who “invented the whole thing,” while Letterman gave the format an absurdist twist, “but Johnny was the most important,” Kimmel says.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Props are missing and people wander around partially in costume, and the various Creekwood music prodigies are in the orchestra pit running through the overture.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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