Words / C2

KYOOD-os/ˈkjuːdɒs/

Kudos is praise and honour for an achievement, uncountable: kudos to the night team, deserve kudos. Credit and praise are everyday; accolade is a close cousin. It is not “a kudos” and not a countable “kudo” in careful British exam English. Do not send kudos in place of a pay rise in a serious minute.

Meaning

Praise and honour for an achievement (uncountable; not “a kudos”).

Examples

• “Kudos went to the night team; the press release named the dean.”
• “Kudos went to the technicians; the press note still named the dean.”
• “Give someone credit is everyday; kudos is the uncountable noun of that praise. Not “a kudos”.”

Good to know

Uncountable praise/honour. Everyday: credit / praise. Close: accolade. Not “a kudos” / “kudos-es”. Not a substitute for pay.

Near in meaning

praise

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