British cry of approval

GOODOH

You might hear this cheerful shout at a cricket match when a player performs well.

"British cry of approval" points to "GOODOH," a casual British exclamation meaning "well done" or "good job." It’s a shortened, colloquial version of "good on you" or "good show," often used in informal settings like sports or everyday praise. The spelling with an "H" at the end reflects how it’s commonly pronounced in British slang, giving it a punchy, enthusiastic tone. Think of it as the UK’s answer to "nice one!" or "way to go!"