name, noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of proper form-of, plural
2. 2
   Proper treatment, respect. plural, plural-only, slang

   "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."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   plural of Proper form-of, plural

Synonyms

All synonyms

appropriatecorrectcomme il fautcompletefittingkosher

Example

More examples

"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."

Etymology

Elision and pluralisation of proper respect.

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