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

We can shake each other’s hand now and say congrats when someone is playing well.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2025

"It was a great battle. Max defended very well but he ended up on top and congrats to him."

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2024

She texted her congrats again and waited a few more seconds before giving up.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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