propers

See also: Propers

English

Etymology 1

Noun

propers

1. plural of proper

Etymology 2

Elision and pluralisation of proper respect.

Noun

propers pl (plural only)

1. (slang) Proper treatment, respect.
   • 1965, “Respect”, Otis Redding (music)‎performed by Aretha Franklin, published 1967:

     I'm about to give you all my money / and all I'm asking in return, honey, / is to give me my propers when you get home.

Related terms

• props

Anagrams

• Prosper, prosper, prospre

Catalan

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -e(ɾ)s

Adjective

propers

1. masculine plural of proper