2007-09-26 00:07:42 · 6 answers · asked by dorodchi 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Atta boy = That's my boy, expressed initially by a proud father to his son and now more generally used to give approval for something done.
2007-09-26 00:16:08 · answer #1 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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It's short for "that a boy" I think, I think It just means, "there ya go" or "that's the spirit!" It's more a response than a statement by itself. someone would say, "After careful consideration, I think I'll go anyway" and the response would be: "at ta boy!". It's an exclamation which is sort of old hat. That is the reason you will see it in literature and old movies. It's not really used anymore.
2016-03-27 00:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That A Boy
2016-10-05 00:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thata Boy
2016-12-12 20:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by ferranti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer, - but to be more specific, - this positive affirmation is given to a younger individual doing a new task, - they haven't performed before.
Or to any 'man' doing a near heroic task.
2007-09-26 00:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by MK6 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Atta boy" is slang for "that a boy" and it means - good job.
2007-09-26 00:10:49 · answer #6 · answered by Theresa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋