congrats
[kuh n-grats, kuh ng-]
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Origin of congrats
First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening
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Related Words
blessingcomplimentcongratulationsencouragementflatterypraisestrokesupportcongratsfelicitationExamples from the Web for congrats
Contemporary Examples
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 MoreMarlow Stern
January 21, 2014
Congrats: YA got all the words that I wanted to teach YE And—YO!
That's not a huge problem--indeed, congrats on getting a jump start on your retirement saving.
Historical Examples
We might give her something more substantial than congrats and blessings!
A Popular SchoolgirlAngela Brazil
congrats
chiefly Brit congratters (kənˈɡrætəz)
- informal shortened forms of congratulations
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Word Origin and History for congrats
n.
1884, colloquial shortening of congratulations. Further colloquialized in British English to congratters (1906) and among online gamers to grats (by 2000).
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