attaboy
pronunciation
How to pronounce attaboy in British English:
UK [ˈætəbɔɪ]
How to pronounce attaboy in American English:
US [ˈætəˌbɔɪ]
Word Origin
- attaboy
- 1909, probably from common pronunciation of "that's the boy!" a cheer of encouragement or approval.
Example
- 1. That 's my boy , bucky ! Attaboy , bucky !
- 2. Oh , attaboy , nermal , the milk truck comes every day .
- 3. Way to pick it . Attaboy , cal !
- 4. Attaboy ! I 'm gonna take bear for a walk.are you gonna be okay ?
- 5. Hey , can I get one of those " attaboy " speeches from yesterday ?