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USA slang
Praise, honor, or respect given for achievement.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
kudos means Praise, honor, or respect given for achievement. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"kudos" means Praise, honor, or respect given for achievement. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
"People use "kudos" to mean praise, honor, or respect given for achievement."
"I saw "kudos" in a message and checked the context before using it."
"That sounds like "kudos" if everyone in the conversation understands the tone."
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Best; awesome (used to praise a post or person online).
An outfit (short for "outfit").
Perfectly styled; looking flawless or well-put-together.
Praise be to God; Thank God.
A person’s style or outfit, especially when it is very fashionable and expensive.
Unoriginal, mainstream, or predictable in style and tastes.
Greek (adopted into English)
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
This entry is best understood as USA slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
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