In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ATTABOY
Etymology
Variant pronunciation of "That's the boy!", a cry of encouragement, especially to children and pet dogs.
Interjection
attaboy
(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.
Noun
attaboy (plural attaboys)
A cry of "attaboy"; an accolade.
Source: Wiktionary
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