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Where does the expression "atta boy" come from...?

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is there an "atta girl" or even an "atta LGBT"...?

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  1. It's short for "that's a good boy!"  


  2. The expression is a southern one taken from "that's a good boy." It's the same for the girl.  The expression has been shortened over time.
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