congrats

[kuhn-grats, kuhng-] / kənˈgræts, kəŋ- /

NOUN

pat on the back

Synonyms

WEAK

blessing compliment congratulations encouragement felicitation flattery praise stroke support

Example Sentences

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"Max did a good job so congrats to him," Norris said.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Retired NFL wide receiver Jerome Bettis offered his congrats as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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

First off, congrats on being part of the Improv’s 60th anniversary show.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

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

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega