attaboy

/ˈætəbɔɪ/
interjection
  1. Used to express encouragement, approval, or admiration, especially to a male or a pet.
    • She patted the dog and said, 'Attaboy, good boy!'
    • The coach shouted, 'Attaboy!' after the player scored the winning goal.
    • Attaboy! You finished the race in record time.
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