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English word origin

Etymology of kudos

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos, “praise, renown”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To give praise or accolades.

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of kudo

noun

plural of kudo

noun

Praise; accolades. · Credit for one's achievements.

intj

An interjection indicating praise or approval or as an acknowledgement of a laudable achievement.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῦδος (kûdos, “praise, renown”).

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