Definition of kudos

kudos

noun - plural

• congratulations or praise.

  I heard you won the spelling bee. Kudos to you.

                                                                                                                                           
  
  Citation from "Irregarding Steve", American Dad! (TV), Season 2 Episode 8 (2006) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Josh on Mar 03 2000.

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• From the Greek word "kydos" meaning praise, renown.

  Last edited on Jun 26 2014. Submitted by aletheia on Jun 25 2014.

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