“Kudos” is a noun for praise, admiration or recognition earned through an achievement. Cambridge marks it uncountable, an important usage detail for writers deciding how to fit the word into a sentence.
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Quick answer
“Kudos” means praise or admiration for an achievement. Cambridge treats it as an uncountable noun, so “kudos to …” is the ordinary pattern when giving someone credit.
Key details
Core Meaningpraise, admiration or fame received for an achievement
Countabilityuncountable
Word Classuncountable noun
Further guidance
Form Note
The dictionary treatment is uncountable; the useful writing decision is how to use the established noun, not how to manufacture a regular singular/plural pair.
Meaning
Use “kudos” when you mean praise or credit for something successfully done; “kudos to the team” is a natural way to direct that praise.
Usage Boundary
Cambridge labels “kudos” uncountable, so this guide does not teach “a kudo” as the ordinary singular counterpart.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
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