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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Real Madrid superstar Bellingham posted photographs of them playing for England's junior teams, after Rogers made his debut in the 3-0 win away to Greece a year ago, with the words: "Congrats brother. Come a long way."

From BBC

“Congrats on not having to show up to work for free anymore,” said one shareholder during the Q&A portion of the event.

From Barron's

In a post on X on Tuesday night, Bill Ackman, one of Mamdani’s most prominent billionaire foes, seemed to put himself forward. “congrats on the win,” Ackman wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

Congrats to Coach Ed and the rest of the girls for bringing one HOME!

From Los Angeles Times

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