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

Congrats to our awesome student athletes!

From Los Angeles Times

Gates, Altman, and Cook effectively said, “Congrats! Good game! Please don’t regulate us.”

From Slate

Congrats to the Dodgers on a well-deserved title.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Congrats to McConnell’s successor: You’re probably going to inherit Ted Cruz, and all of his joyous trappings!

From Slate