n. pl. ku·dos (-dōz′) Usage Problem A praising remark; an accolade or compliment: "Children's book author Virginia Hamilton added another kudo to her prize-laden career" (Calvin Reid). See Usage Note at kudos. [Back-formation from KUDOS.] |
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