Atta girl Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈætə/ /ˈɡɝɫ

AT-uh gurl

UK

ˈætə/ /ɡˈɜːl

AT-uh GURL

Definition

An informal and encouraging phrase used to praise a girl or woman for doing something well or showing effort.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and affectionate, often used by parents, coaches, or friends; primarily in spoken American English. Sometimes spelled 'attagirl.' Similar to 'good job' or 'well done,' but specifically for females. Not suitable for formal situations.

• Spanish: ¡Eso es, chica! - ¡Bien hecho, chica!
• Portuguese (BR): Isso aí, garota! - Muito bem, garota!
• Portuguese (PT): Muito bem, rapariga! - É isso, rapariga!
• Chinese (Simplified): 干得好，姑娘！ - 好样的，女孩！
• Chinese (Traditional): 幹得好，姑娘！ - 好樣的，女孩！
• Hindi: शाबाश लड़की! - बहुत बढ़िया, लड़की!
• Arabic: أحسنتِ يا فتاة! - عمل جيد يا فتاة!
• Bengali: শাবাশ মেয়ে - বাহবা মেয়ে
• Russian: молодец, девочка - вот умница
• Japanese: よくやったね - いい子だね
• Vietnamese: giỏi lắm cô gái - hay lắm con gái
• Korean: 잘했어, 소녀야 - 잘했어, 얘야
• Turkish: aferin kızım - helal kız
• Urdu: شاباش لڑکی - واہ بیٹی
• Indonesian: giỏi lắm con gái - hay quá cô bé

Example Sentences

Atta girl, you finished your homework!

basic

When Lily scored the goal, her coach shouted, "Atta girl!"

basic

Mom said, "Atta girl! I'm proud of you."

basic

You finally stood up for yourself—atta girl!

natural

Atta girl, that's how you do it!

natural

Her friends clapped and said, "Atta girl! We knew you could do it."

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