congrats

[ kuhn-grats, kuhng- ]

noun

, Informal.

1. congratulations.

congrats

/ kənˈɡræts; kənˈɡrætəz /

plural noun

1. informal shortened forms of congratulations

Word History and Origins

Origin of congrats¹

First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

Oh by the way, congrats on the Parks and Recreation renewal—and the 100th episode.

From The Daily Beast

Congrats: YA got all the words that I wanted to teach YE And—YO!

From The Daily Beast

That's not a huge problem--indeed, congrats on getting a jump start on your retirement saving.

From The Daily Beast

We might give her something more substantial than congrats and blessings!

From Project Gutenberg