attaboy

(atə bo̵i)

interjection

Informal indicating approval or encouragement: said to a man or boy
also sp. atta boy

See attaboy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

interjection
Informal Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy or man: Attaboy! That's the way to hit a home run!

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of That's the boy!

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