kudos.
Praise; accolades.
Meaning & usage
Praise; accolades.
The talented, young playwright received much kudos for his new drama.
I gave Chelsea much kudos for the birth of her first daughter.
Credit for one's achievements.
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos, “praise, renown”).
An interjection indicating praise or approval or as an acknowledgement of a laudable achievement.
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos, “praise, renown”).
To give praise or accolades.
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos, “praise, renown”).
plural of kudo
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos, “praise, renown”).
third-person singular simple present indicative of kudo
Where this word comes from
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos, “praise, renown”).
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