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

At this point we’re texting congrats on things or wishing each other luck, and understanding that our audiences really do cross.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 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

"It's amazing for the team that the car is capable of being on pole," the seven-time champion said, "so big congrats to Charles."

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2025

Retired NFL wide receiver Jerome Bettis offered his congrats as well.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2025

I’d missed the big coming-of-age party, but still, it didn’t seem like a good time to offer up any belated congrats.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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