attaboy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.
noun
  1. A cry of encouragement; an accolade.

Pronunciation

/ˈætəˌbɔɪ/ en-au-attaboy.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-attaboy.wav

Word forms

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Etymology

A variant pronunciation of That's the boy!, a cry of encouragement, especially to children and pet dogs.

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