How do you use "Props" in a sentence?

I gotta give you props — that was an incredible performance. Props to the kitchen staff. This meal was outstanding. She deserves major props for organizing this whole event by herself.

Props

Q: What does "Props" mean?

Respect, recognition, or credit given for an achievement. Short for 'proper respect' or 'proper recognition,' giving someone 'props' is acknowledging their accomplishment or skill. It's a specific, deliberate form of praise — not just saying something is good, but specifically crediting the person responsible.

American Slang Term American ★★★★☆ Common informal

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Meaning: Respect, recognition, or credit given for an achievement.

对某人成就给予的尊重、认可或赞扬。

Respeto, reconocimiento o mérito otorgado por un logro.

功績に対して与えられる敬意、評価、称賛。

성취에 대해 주어지는 존경, 인정, 공로.

Short for 'proper respect' or 'proper recognition,' giving someone 'props' is acknowledging their accomplishment or skill. It's a specific, deliberate form of praise — not just saying something is good, but specifically crediting the person responsible.

'Props'是'proper respect'或'proper recognition'（应有的尊重/认可）的缩写。给某人'props'是对他们的成就或技能表示认可。这是一种具体的、有意识的赞美——不只是说某样东西好，而是专门肯定负责的人。

Abreviatura de 'proper respect' (respeto debido) o 'proper recognition' (reconocimiento debido), dar 'props' a alguien es reconocer su logro o habilidad. Es una forma de elogio específica y deliberada: no es simplemente decir que algo es bueno, sino reconocer concretamente a la persona responsable.

「proper respect（正当な敬意）」または「proper recognition（正当な評価）」の略で、誰かに「props」を送るとは、その人の功績やスキルを認めること。単に「いいね」と言うだけでなく、功績を成し遂げた本人を具体的に称える意図的な褒め方。

'proper respect(적절한 존경)' 또는 'proper recognition(적절한 인정)'의 줄임말로, 누군가에게 'props'를 주는 것은 그들의 성취나 능력을 인정하는 것이다. 단순히 좋다고 말하는 것이 아니라 책임자를 구체적으로 인정하는 의도적인 칭찬이다.

Examples

I gotta give you props — that was an incredible performance.
我必须向你致敬——那个表演太精彩了。
Tengo que darte el mérito — fue una actuación increíble.
リスペクトを送らないと——あれは信じられないパフォーマンスだったよ。
인정할 건 인정해야지 — 정말 대단한 공연이었어.
Props to the kitchen staff. This meal was outstanding.
向厨房员工致敬。这顿饭太出色了。
Mis respetos al personal de cocina. Esta comida fue excepcional.
キッチンスタッフに賞賛を。この食事は最高だった。
주방 스태프에게 경의를. 이 식사는 최고였어.
She deserves major props for organizing this whole event by herself.
她一个人组织了整场活动，值得大大的赞扬。
Ella merece un enorme reconocimiento por organizar todo este evento sola.
彼女はこのイベントを一人で企画したんだから、大いに称えられるべきだよ。
그녀가 이 행사를 혼자서 기획했으니 크게 인정받을 자격이 있어.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: recognition, respect, acknowledgment, work

Tone: respectful, appreciative

✓ Do Say

Gotta give you props.
必须向你致敬。
Te tengo que dar el mérito.
リスペクトを送らないとね。
인정할 건 인정해야지.
Major props to the whole team.
向整个团队致以最大的敬意。
Mis respetos a todo el equipo.
チーム全員に大きな賞賛を。
팀 전체에 큰 경의를.

✗ Don't Say

Acceptable in semi-professional settings — 'Props to the engineering team' works in an email, but not in a formal report
在半正式场合也可接受——'向工程团队致敬'在邮件中没问题，但不适合正式报告
Aceptable en contextos semiprofesionales — 'Props al equipo de ingeniería' funciona en un correo, pero no en un informe formal
準フォーマルな場でも使える——「Props to the engineering team」はメールでは問題ないが、公式な報告書には不向き
반공식적인 상황에서도 사용 가능 — '엔지니어링 팀에 props를'은 이메일에서 괜찮지만, 공식 보고서에는 적절하지 않다

Origin & History

From hip-hop culture of the early 1990s, 'props' is short for 'proper respect.' The term was popularized by artists like A Tribe Called Quest and became standard American slang for giving credit and acknowledgment.

Cultural Context

Era: 1990s onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal