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• present tense form of prop (3rd person singular).

props

American  

[props] / prɒps /

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)

1. proper or due respect or recognition; credit.

   I give him props for putting up with annoying customers.

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props British  

/ prɒps /

plural noun

1. 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

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Example Sentences

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props

This year's team will install beams and props to help the buildings withstand increased precipitation and snow loading, as well as monitor the penguins.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

They posed in front of props such as a hot-air balloon, an upright piano or a staircase going to nowhere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

But Kyla says she personally loves the ones which play on the lyrics "baby" and "honey" by using dolls and real honey as props.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

He can’t remove the props, except during intermission because he’s on stage for most of the show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Her form is smooth and practiced—and cool enough to warrant props from me and Ama.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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