Attaboy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈætəˌbɔɪ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Attaboy is an interjection meaning (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.
Meaning
(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.
More Meanings
- A cry of encouragement; an accolade.
Example Sentences
Attaboy! That's the way to hit a home run!
LOS ANGELES, June 29 — Drink in hand, attaboys coming at him from every direction, Tom DeSanto was living the fanboy dream.
[Steve] Bannon responded: “They went for an hour instead of 30 minutes--- showing the entire hour over multiple platforms.” [Jeffrey] Epstein shot back “atta boy”.
Word Forms
- atta boy
- attaboys
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include congrats, nice, excellent, fine, super, good.
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