attaboy

IPA(Pronunciation)

Interjection

colloquial idiomatic

(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.

Japanese Meaning

よくやった！ / その調子！ / いいぞ！

Attaboy, you finally fixed the old truck and it runs like new.

よくやった。やっと古いトラックを直して、まるで新品のように走るようになったね。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.

Attaboy! That's the way to hit a home run!