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ataboy

ataboy is the alternative form of attaboy.

Meaning of attaboy

Interjection

  1. (colloquial, idiomatic) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.
    • Attaboy! That's the way to hit a home run!

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Questions about ataboy

What is ataboy the alternative form of?
Ataboy is the alternative form of attaboy.

Words near ataboy in the dictionary

  1. atabek
  2. atabeks
  3. atabey
  4. atabeys
  5. atabinogalactan
  6. ataboy
  7. atabrin
  8. atabrine
  9. atabrines
  10. atabrins
  11. Atabug

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