I.
plural of prop
present third singular of prop
II. noun plural but singular in construction
Etymology: from plural of prop (III)
: a game similar to dicing played with four sea shells
III. noun plural but singular in construction
Etymology: from plural of prop (IV)
: property man
IV. ˈpräps noun plural but singular in construction
Etymology: short for proper dues , alteration of proper due
1. slang : due 1a
give the man his props
2. slang : respect
teachers have to earn their props just like everybody else — Greg Donaldson
3. slang : credit 6b
not eager to give props … unless prompted — Charles Aaron