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Definition of attagirl

attagirl

/ˌæt.əˈɡɜːrl/
at · ta · girl
Plural:attagirls
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attagirl Lexical Profile

attagirl Game Scores & Validity

• interjection

1

Used as an informal exclamation to express encouragement, approval, or praise to a woman, girl, or female animal.

Example

"Attagirl, you cleared that final hurdle with ease!"

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• noun

1

An informal expression or gesture of praise, approval, or encouragement given to a woman or girl.

Example

"She earned a well-deserved attagirl from the coach after scoring the winning point."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While warmly affectionate when addressed to children, friends, or female pets, using "attagirl" toward adult women in professional settings can be perceived as patronizing or condescending.

• Rhymes for attagirl

• Nearby Words

attack
attackable
attacker
attagirl
attain
attainability
attainable

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in early 20th-century American English, formed as the female counterpart to "attaboy," a colloquial contraction of the phrase "that's the girl."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Attagirl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/attagirl
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