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 to them on winning the hockey game!

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Congrats to new Lakers owner Mark Walter and staff for having the courage initiating replacement of the dysfunctional front office with the hiring of Lon Rosen as president of business operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Woods' sentiment was echoed by basketball legend LeBron James who wrote: "Congrats @TommyFleetwood1!!! That first one feeling is something else."

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

“Omgg! It IS YOUUU! Congrats my beautiful babyy!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

“You’re predictable at this point. Sounds like that ODD helped you out last night though. Congrats on the Ring win.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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