# attaboy

> English word · Interjection · IPA /ˈætəˌbɔɪ/

## Definitions
1. Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.

## Etymology
A variant pronunciation of That's the boy!, a cry of encouragement, especially to children and pet dogs.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/attaboy