Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

props

/pɹˈɑps/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.72 in modern English

Syllables: props
IPA: /pɹˈɑps/

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

noun

A game of chance using four seashells (each called a prop).

Obsolete

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of prop

noun

Respect for, or recognition of, another person; an expression of approval or a special acknowledgment; accolades; praise.

Slang

intj

An acclamation of respect or recognition.

Slang

Example Sentences

"I've got to give props to Roger for the way he handled that situation."
"I also want to acknowledge state senator Elaine Alquist who is here... I always want to give her her props."

Etymology

Clipping of proper (as in "proper respect" or "proper recognition") + -s.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: s

Usage

Phrases

mad props

Frequently Paired Words

propers

Synonyms

kudos

Homonyms

propps

Rhymes With

cops stops shops drops tops crops pops ops chops hops flops swaps

Questions

How do you pronounce props?: The recorded pronunciation is /pɹˈɑps/.
What does props mean?: plural of prop
Where does props come from?: Clipping of proper (as in "proper respect" or "proper recognition") + -s.

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