2007-08-20 12:47:17 · 13 answers · asked by returnofkarlos 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I've traveled to US many times and have never heard anyone use that expression.
2007-08-20 12:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by gortamor 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well in 18 and was brought up in uk and i say attaboy. I dont think its remotely silly and i never feel silly when saying it.
I think its cool and every one should say it, lol.
Oh and im female but say it to males.
2007-08-20 20:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by lauratomo88 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually people do feel silly, but people use it to fit the occassion, such as a father smiling at his son catching a pitched ball. A coach or an elder might say it. It's kind of easygoing and lighthearted encouragement, but usually reserved for males.
I think it's kinda wierd.
2007-08-20 19:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by petite-love@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dad use to say it to our dog when he did some kind of trick, he'd rub his head, say "attaboy," and give him a treat.
That's about the only time I heard it used.
2007-08-20 19:55:15 · answer #4 · answered by plastic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OOPS i always thought attaboy was doggie language like walkies and fetch
2007-08-20 20:01:01 · answer #5 · answered by keny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say it from time to time. I even say "Bloody Hell" from time to time and get some strange looks (I guess unless it is said with an English accent, people don't expect it!). I don't feel silly saying anything really expect "whoopsie daisy"! ;)
2007-08-20 19:56:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes people do say it, although its popularity has fallen off. Usually it is an older person or someone who is saying it in a sarcastic way.
2007-08-20 19:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by jml167 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only really meant for dogs.
Its like when you talk to a baby, you tend to talk in a higher pitch then normal, and say things like 'whos a beautiful boy?' or 'cute' things like 'dody (dummy)' 'bot, bot (bottle)'
In that scene its ok to talk like that, but if i were asked to talk like that to my dad, i'd feel a complete fool.
2007-08-20 21:03:23 · answer #8 · answered by Lifeless Energy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an OLD phrase. I'd imagine only the elderly say it - mainly males.
2007-08-20 19:50:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a saying and no, we do not all say it and yes if I did said it....I probably would feel and look silly
2007-08-20 19:55:37 · answer #10 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋