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Jimmy Hung
2021-12-27 12:12
Attaboy interjection exclamation
"Attaboy" is a contraction of "that's the boy";
Also: "atta boy."
Opposite phrase: attagirl/ attagal
A short phrase spoken suddenly and loudly to cheer a boy, man, or male animal on.
Yes! You've made it! Attaboy!
Keep moving head! You are very close to the finish line! Yay, you've won! Attaboy!
Attaboy! You've broken the world record!
This interjection dates from 1909. It was originally used in baseball as a cheer of encouragement or approval.
Do you see anything wrong?
People are always inclined to flatter or please a rich man by laughing at his joke which may not be a very good one.
Everyone at the table always flatter the boss by praising his humor. A rich man's jokes are always funny.
