attagal

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!"
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • gal
  • attagirl
  • ata
  • atta
  • attaboy
  • That-a-boy!
  • thatta
  • hear, hear
  • hear, hear!
  • gee
References in periodicals archive
Out of the winning Atticus mare Attagal, the filly is from the family of the multiple Grade 1 winner Gorgeous.