congrats

con-grats · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    Informal short form of congratulations; used to express pleasure at someone's success or good fortune.

  2. 2.

    (As noun, informal) Words of congratulation.

Related words

Antonyms: commiserations, condolences
See also: celebrate, congratulate, congratulations
Synonyms: bravo, congratulations, kudos, well done

Etymology

Informal clipping of congratulations, from Latin congratulari ("to wish joy"), from con- ("together") + gratulari ("to show joy"), from gratus ("pleasing, thankful").