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atta boy

atta boy 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 atta boy

What is atta boy the alternative form of?
Atta boy is the alternative form of attaboy.

Words near atta boy in the dictionary

  1. att
  2. att'ry
  3. Att'y Gen.
  4. att.
  5. atta
  6. atta boy
  7. atta girl
  8. attabal
  9. attabals
  10. attaboy
  11. attaboys

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