kudo

(ko͞oˈdōˌ, kyo͞oˈ-)

noun pl. ku·dos (-dōzˌ)
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.

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Origin: Back-formation from kudos

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