Congrats Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms congrats American [kuhn-grats, kuhng-] / kənˈgræts, kəŋ- /

noun

Informal.

1. congratulations.

congrats British / kənˈɡræts, kənˈɡrætəz /

plural noun

1. 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 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

Congrats to them on winning the hockey game!

From Slate

"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

"Congrats coach," Tom Brady posted on social media.

From BBC

“Congrats to the @xAI team and thank you to investors for your faith in our company,” Musk said in a post on X, which is owned by xAI.

From MarketWatch

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