attaboy

== English == === Alternative forms === atta boy, ataboy, thatta boy, thattaboy === Etymology === A variant pronunciation of That's the boy!, a cry of encouragement, especially to children and pet dogs. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈætəˌbɔɪ/ === Interjection === attaboy (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === attaboy (plural attaboys) A cry of encouragement; an accolade. === See also ===