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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congrats

So congrats to two Democrats who this week took a surprise stand that allowed Congress to keep ticking along.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Anyway, congrats to the veep on his book, for which he is on a publicity tour while also negotiating the end of a war.

From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026

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

THEN, when we got to the dorms, and I reached for the car door handle, she goes, "So congrats again on winning the tournament."

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone

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