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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"Also, huge congrats to my team-mates and all of the Team USA athletes who are out there inspiring me and giving me something to cheer for."

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

"Max did a good job so congrats to him," Norris said.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Other famous congrats on the birth came in Instagram comments from the likes of Whitney Cummings, Kat Dennings, Erin Andrews and the Philadelphia Eagles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

And Pete’s sitting there in his big godfather chair, and he just said congrats to myself, Spoon and Bobby.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 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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