congratsint.n.
/kənˈɡrats/, /kəŋˈɡrats/, U.S. /kənˈɡræts/ colloquial.
Congratulations. Also as n.
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the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > compliment > congratulation > congratulations [interjection]
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1884 L. Troubridge Life amongst Troubridges (1966) 167 Received..congrats on Ernest's appointment to the Royal Yacht.
1894 ‘A. Hope’ Dolly Dialogues ii. 11 So you've brought it off. Hearty congrats.
1908 Punch 1 July 16/3 Lord and Lady Knightsbridge..were simply loaded with congrats about their brilliant son's success.
1929 J. B. Priestley Good Compan. ii. vii. 451 Congrats on the show.
1962 Melody Maker 7 July 16/4 Congrats! Congratulations, Acker Bilk, on your stand about poor amplification.
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