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American Heritage Dictionary:

at·ta·girl

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(ăt'ə-gûrl') pronunciation
interj.
Informal. Used to show encouragement or approval to a girl or woman: Attagirl! That was a great shot!

[Alteration of That's the girl!.]


Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang:

attagirl

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int, orig US

Used in place of attaboy when addressing a girl or woman. (1924 —) .



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