attaboy
Encouraging pat phrase
Attaboy is a sound spelling of an informal pronunciation of that’s a boy.
It is used to give encouragement or to convey approval to males.
praise
Praise and honor
- propsTheater accessories or praise
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- complimentWords expressing approval
recognition · applause · plaudit · tribute · salute · ovation · honors · laurels
encouragement
Fully cooked or praised
- thumbs-upGesture indicating approval
- pat-on-the-backInformal gesture of praise
- bravoAcclaim for performers
- hurrahExclamation of joy
kudos
Praise and honor
- propsTheater accessories or praise
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
compliment · recognition · applause · plaudit · tribute · salute · ovation · honors · laurels · congratulation
well-done
Fully cooked or praised
- thumbs-upGesture indicating approval
- pat-on-the-backInformal gesture of praise
- bravoAcclaim for performers
bravo
Acclaim for performers
woohoo · huzzah · yeah · alright · yes · wahoo · yippee · ole · encore · right-on
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- encouragementsyou can do it, you got this, you've got this, keep going, keep it up
- exclamationsoh, yes, no, wow, hey
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- complimentssmart, talented, beautiful, funny, awesome
- expressionsexpression, I love you, phrase, idioms, thank you
approval/disapproval
attaboyshame on you
Spoken moral rebuke
bad boy · boo · tsk-tsk · for shame · thumbs down
encouragement/discouragement
attaboydressing-down
Severe verbal rebuke
tongue-lashing · don't bother · fail · discouragement · disappointing