kudos
Translation
kudos, praise, glory
Examples
Kudos to the team for their hard work.
Kudos to the team for their hard work.
She received kudos from her boss.
She received kudos from her boss.
Grammar Patterns
((to sb.)) ((for sth.)) praise and honor received for an achievement. Kudos to the team for their hard work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: praise, acclaim, honor, glory; Antonyms: criticism, blame
Etymology
From Greek 'kydos', meaning 'praise, renown'. It ends in -s but is a singular noun.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a formal way to say 'props' or 'great job'. Remember it's singular despite the 's' ending.