Thatta girl In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "thatta girl", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-03-22 07:03

Meaning of Thatta girl (redirected from attagirl )

Synonyms:

bravo , kudos

Attagirl American informal

An expression used to encourage or compliment a girl, woman, or feminine animal

You have the highest score again. Attagirl!

Attagirl! I know you could do it.

Other phrases about:

to keep your spirits up
To stay optimistic and positive; to encourage someone in a difficult situation
your blood is worth bottling

Used to compliment or praise someone for doing something, or being a very special person or an invaluable person

praise from Sir Hubert

The most prestigious praise that one can receive

let's hear it for somebody

Used to give praise to somebody.

Origin of Attagirl

Attagirl! (Image Source: Medium)

This word was first recorded in the early 1900s, about the same time as the word "attaboy." Both words originated in the United States and are still widely used there. The word's first portion is assumed to be a shortened version of "that's a" or "that's the," but its origin is unknown.

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