attaboy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Interjection 1.3.1 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Alteration of "that's the boy!".

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ăt'əboi'/

[edit] Interjection

attaboy

1. Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy or man.

   Attaboy! That's the way to hit a home run!

[edit] See also

• attagirl