props 

Slang term for "accolades", "proper respect", or "just dues". Popularized in the 1980s by rappers who shortened the term "propers" which was in turn being used as an abbreviated version of "proper respect" at least by the 1960s. The increase in this term's usage during the late 1980s and early 1990s coincided with an increasing fascination with the mafia within rap circles. Both communities have traditionally placed great emphasis on the importance of earning and giving respect.

My four-year-old son is the king of Chutes and Ladders, but punk neighbor kids won't give him his props.

props by bluedevil July 20, 2006

props 

Proper recognition

I give him props for sleepig with Venessa

props by Greg August 22, 2003

PROPS 

Props is short for "propers" as in, "proper respect"

On 13 Dec 2001, Joe M**** answered the question on Deja News. Here is how it is explained:

Props, short for Propers, -Don't forget that the entire word "propers" is used in the song "Respect", written by Otis Redding and most famously recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1967. At least, I think it is ("all I'm askin' in return honey is to give me my propers when I get home")-

PROPS by Francis Kansas October 5, 2005

props 

respect, recognition

Gotta give that girl props for her web site...

props by VAKI5 August 18, 2003

props 

urban slang for respect

(could i say that being more white? I think not)

hey man that was a nice shot, I give u props man

props by ashdfklsdf November 24, 2004

props 

Abrieviation of proper respect

Props dude, you just pulled the fittest girl in the club

props by shritis September 16, 2008

props 

giving proper respect to an individual or group

You can circular breathe? Props to you!

props by Bungalow Bill November 18, 2001