propers

plural of proper

Noun form of, plural

  1. plural of proper

Noun plural, plural only

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

Origin

Elision and pluralisation of proper respect.

Related

props