2007-01-21 16:22:04 · 8 answers · asked by a lynn 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means "glory, praise, renown" from the Greek. It is a singular noun, by the way. It was first recorded in writing in 1793 when it was used by Coleridge of Ancient Mariner fame.
2007-01-21 23:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kudos (IPA: ['kü-"däs], ['kju:dÉs], from the Greek κÏÎ´Î¿Ï 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. Frequently used by Time magazine, it came to Africa in the 1920s and 1930s.
2007-01-22 00:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Shara S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expressing appreciation for a job well done.
Acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement.
2007-01-22 00:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To give someone recegnition for an accomplishment, used in online games mostly.
For Example:
AZN ELITE SNIPER kills 'person totally owning everyone'
me: kudos azn elite sniper
2007-01-22 00:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by shimoz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's like congratulations. You deserve congratulations and recognition for whatever you've done.
2007-01-22 00:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by ecolink 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honorary degree, award, honor, compliment, praise...
2007-01-22 02:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by tiffany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congratulations, props. use urbandictionary.com, good site
2007-01-22 00:27:19 · answer #7 · answered by jordanwj19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
horrrrraaaaaay for you
2007-01-22 02:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by honey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋