Definition of ATTABOY

attaboy

Plural: attaboys

Intj

  • Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.

Noun

  • A cry of "attaboy"; an accolade.

Interjection

  • An expression of encouragement, approval, or praise.

Examples

  • Attaboy! That's the way to hit a home run!
  • Attaboy! You found a bingo with all seven of your tiles.

Origin / Etymology

Variant pronunciation of "That's the boy!", a cry of encouragement, especially to children and pet dogs.

Scrabble Score: 12

attaboy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
attaboy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
attaboy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

attaboy: valid Words With Friends Word