attaboy

at·ta·boy

interjection \ˈa-tə-ˌbȯi\

Definition of ATTABOY

—used to express encouragement, approval, or admiration

Origin of ATTABOY

probably alteration of that's the boy

First Known Use: 1909

Rhymes with ATTABOY

Adonai, altar boy, bullyboy, cabin boy, Charleroi, chorus boy, copyboy, corduroy, good old boy, hoi polloi, mama's boy, Niterói, office boy, paperboy, poster boy, pretty boy, redeploy, roaring boy, sonobuoy, teddy boy, Tinkertoy, water boy, whipping boy