what kudos means and in what language?

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what kudos means and in what language?

2006-07-15 07:14:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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Kudos (IPA: ['kju:dɒs], from the Greek κύδος kydos, literally "that which is heard of") means fame and renown resulting from an act or achievement; by extension is often used as a praising remark. It entered English as British university slang in the early 1800s

2006-07-15 08:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 13⤊ 4⤋

Greek

2006-07-15 07:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by dr strangelove 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

you say it when you're praising someone for exceptional achievement.

it is greek, meaning magical glory

2006-07-15 07:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by lola* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its greek I think.

To put it straight, it means thumbs-up.

2006-07-15 07:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by rach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋