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. Attagirl, Lucy! Nice home run! Atta girl! I knew you'd win the student council election!

See also:

attagal
gal
That-a-boy!
thatta
ata
atta
attaboy
viola
Viola!
voilà

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