Meaning of the word attaboy in English

What does attaboy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

attaboy

US /ˈæt̬.ə.bɔɪ/
UK /ˈæt.ə.bɔɪ/

Exclamation

used to express encouragement or approval to a boy or man

Example:
He scored the winning goal, and the crowd cheered, "Attaboy!"
When he finally lifted the heavy box, his coach yelled, "Attaboy, you did it!"