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congrats
[ kuhn-grats, kuhng- ]
/ kənˈgræts, kəŋ- /
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Definition of congrats
noun, interjection Informal.
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Origin of congrats
First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening
Words nearby congrats
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How to use congrats in a sentence
Oh by the way, congrats on the Parks and Recreation renewal—and the 100th episode.
Aubrey Plaza on Playing A Zombie in ‘Life After Beth,’ the ‘Daria’ Movie, and More|Marlow Stern|January 21, 2014|DAILY BEASTCongrats: YA got all the words that I wanted to teach YE And—YO!
National Scrabble Day: A Poem So You’ll Know All 101 Two-Letter Words|David Bukszpan|April 13, 2013|DAILY BEASTThat's not a huge problem--indeed, congrats on getting a jump start on your retirement saving.
We might give her something more substantial than congrats and blessings!
A Popular Schoolgirl|Angela Brazil
British Dictionary definitions for congrats
congrats
chiefly Brit congratters (kənˈɡrætəz)
/ (kənˈɡræts) /
pl n, sentence substitute
informal shortened forms of congratulations
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