attaboy

interjection

at·​ta·​boy ˈa-tə-ˌbȯi How to pronounce attaboy (audio)
used to express encouragement, approval, or admiration

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of that's the boy

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of attaboy was in 1909

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Cite this Entry

“Attaboy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attaboy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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