kudos

/ˌkuˈdoʊs/

/ˈkudəʊz/

If you're really good at judo, you will get kudos, or praise and congratulations, for your speed and strength.

You get kudos for doing something well, whether a class presentation, a chore, or a performance in a game or recital. Getting kudos for doing something that makes you famous or well-known is possible too, though it's easier to get kudos just for doing a good job. Kudos looks like a plural noun, but the s is just the ending of the original Greek word.

Definitions of kudos

1. noun

   an expression of approval and commendation
   synonyms: congratulations, extolment, praise

   types:

   superlative

   an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

   encomium, eulogy, paean, panegyric, pean

   a formal expression of praise

   eulogium, eulogy

   a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

   good word, recommendation, testimonial

   something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable

   accolade, compliment

   a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

   character, character reference, reference

   a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability

   puff

   exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)

   trade-last

   a compliment that I heard about you that I offer to trade for a compliment you have heard about me

   flattery

   excessive or insincere praise

   fulsomeness, smarm, unction

   excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

   type of:

   approval, commendation

   a message expressing a favorable opinion