Synonyms

congrats

American

[kuhn-grats, kuhng-] / kənˈgræts, kəŋ- /

noun

Informal.

congratulations.

congrats British

/ kənˈɡræts, kənˈɡrætəz /

plural noun

informal shortened forms of congratulations

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Etymology

Origin of congrats

First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

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"Max did a good job so congrats to him," Norris said.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

We can shake each other’s hand now and say congrats when someone is playing well.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

"I am so happy for him and congrats to him and his wife. I love that he was able to announce it on his own and on his own terms," another post read.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

First off, congrats on being part of the Improv’s 60th anniversary show.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

“Man, congrats and stuff! Awesome! Hey, do you have any spare change?”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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