attagirl

word

Definition

An informal, supportive phrase used to encourage or praise a woman or girl for doing something well or making a good effort.

Usage & Nuances

Strongly informal and encouraging; mostly used in North American English and only toward women or girls. Often exclaimed, not used in formal writing. Male equivalent is 'attaboy.' Can sound dated or stereotypical in some contexts.

Spanish: ¡bien hecho! (a una mujer) - ¡eso es chica!Portuguese (BR): isso aí, garota! - muito bem, menina!Portuguese (PT): força, miúda! - isso mesmo, rapariga!Chinese (Simplified): 好样的！(对女性)Chinese (Traditional): 好樣的！(對女性)Hindi: शाबाश लड़की! - बहुत बढ़िया (लड़कियों के लिए)Arabic: أحسنتِ! - برافو (للإناث)Bengali: শাবাশ মেয়ে - বাহবা মেয়ে Russian: молодец (девочка) - так держать, девочка Japanese: よくやったね（女の子） - さすが（女の子）Vietnamese: giỏi lắm (con gái) - hay lắm (cô gái)Korean: 잘했어, 소녀야 - 잘했어, 여자야 Turkish: aferin kızım Urdu: شاباش لڑکی - آفرین لڑکی Indonesian: hebat, gadis - bagus sekali, perempuan

Example Sentences

Wow, you nailed that presentation—attagirl!

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You cleaned your room all by yourself? Attagirl!

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You scored the winning goal—attagirl!

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Tough game, but you kept going—attagirl!

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You finished your homework? Attagirl!

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First day at the new job and you already did great—attagirl!

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