atta

attaboy

An expression of encouragement, support, or approval toward a boy, man, or male animal, used as a standalone interjection before or after a sentence. Largely presumed to be a corruption of the expression "that's the boy"; it is also sometimes spelled "atta boy." You won the spelling bee? Attaboy!

attagal

An expression of encouragement, support, or approval toward a woman, used as a standalone interjection before or after a sentence. It is a variation of the more common (but also potentially diminutive) "attagirl"; sometimes spelled "atta gal." A: "I was promoted to executive manager this morning." B: "Attagal! You're in the big leagues now!"

attagirl

An expression of encouragement, support, or approval toward a girl, woman, or female animal, used as a standalone interjection before or after a sentence. Largely presumed to be a corruption of the expression "that's the girl"; it is also sometimes spelled "atta girl." Attagirl! I knew you would ace your exam.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • ata
  • attaboy
  • That-a-boy!
  • thatta
  • attagirl
  • gal
  • attagal
  • oh man
  • hear, hear
  • hear, hear!
References in periodicals archive
In a brief chat with media men, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister has assured him about provision of finances for construction of 12MW Atta Abad Hydro power project.
GB CM apprise himself of tourists'problem, visit at Atta Abad Lake
The chairman said he had reservations over Mr Atta's tweets and asked him to give an explanation.
PM's polio focal person quizzed over social media comments
'Pakistan will be completely free from polio by 2020,' Atta vowed, adding that they were mandating parents to get their children vaccinated.
Lahore joins list of cities at risk of polio
In a tweet on their official page FIFA wrote "with deep sorrow that we learned today that the goalkeeper of New Zealand futsal team, Atta Alian was killed during the tragic attacks in Christchurch.
FIFA mourns New Zealand goalkeeper, died in mosque attack
Pamela and Atta will partner together for the exhibition, building a temporary kiosk structure in the gallery of Modern Painters, New Decorators and filling the space with paintings, prints and sculptures recently made in Ghana alongside previously unshown work.
Making art with an attitude of hope; Artworks featured on this page are by Pamela Clarkson
In a letter seen by Sudan Tribune, the two senators voiced their strong objection to the acceptance of Mohammed Atta as Sudan's charge d'affairs in Washington saying his presence as a diplomat in Washington "is an affront to our values and our national interests".
U.S. senators call to expel Sudanese top diplomat from Washington
Prof Atta has been conferred honorary doctorate degrees by many universities including the degree of Doctor of Science by the Cambridge University (UK) in 1987.
Attaur Rehman inducted as 'Academician' of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Outlining the reason behind the introduction of 100 types of new specialty chakki fresh atta and organic products Hrishikesh Datar, director, Al Adil, said that our focus has seen a dramatic shift towards healthy products.
Sunny Leone launches Al Adil's 100 types of atta and organic products
It is offering four packs of atta, four packs of oats, two bowls and Maggi branded diary for Rs 176.
Nestle re-launches Maggi atta, oats noodles; to be exclusively available on Snapdeal flash sale
Speaking on the occasion, Mohammad Musa Jokhio said that Atta Dal was a poet of nice thoughts and wrote the poetry for the poor people of Sindh.
Anniversary Sawan Khaskheli
" Our atta noodles are priced at ` 15 for 70 grams while other brands' atta noodles sell at ` 25 for 70 grams," Tijarawala added.
Baba eyes big profit this year
Atta ur Rehman for having been conferred The Friendship Award 2014" from China.The Friendship Award is China's highest award for foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country's economic and social progress".
Dr. Atta widely felicitated for getting Chinese award
BAGHDAD / NINA / The spokesman of the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General , Qassim Atta revealed the people in Mosul start forming armed cells to fight the Islamic State (IS).
People of Mosul form armed cells to fight Islamic State
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed a new partnership agreement with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) to boost adventure tourism globally.
WTO in deal to promote adventure travel