Hooah Edit Meaning

1.

Phonetic spelling of the military acronym HUA, which stands for "Heard Understood Acknowledged." Originally used by the British in the late 1800's in Afghanistan. More reciently adopted by the United States Army to indicate an affirmative or a pleased response.

1: Sgt: "Y'all got the game plan?"

PFC(s): "Hooah sargeant!"

2: Sgt: "Y'all ready for chow?"

PFC(s): "Hooah sergeant!"

2.

U.S. Military Slang.

Referring to, or meaning anything and everything except "no." Generally used when at a loss for words. Also:

Good copy, solid copy, roger, good or great; message received, understood.

Glad to meet you, welcome.

I do not know, but will check on it, I haven't the vaguest idea.

I am not listening.

That is enough of your drivel--sit down.

Stop sniveling.

You've got to be kidding.

Yes.

Thank you.

Go to the next slide.

You have taken the correct action.

I don't know what that means, but am too embarrassed to ask for clarification.

That is really neat, I want one too.

Amen.

3.

1: heard understood acknowledged 2:i don't know what you said but i want you to think i was paying attention. 3:yes. 4: i disagree but i'll do it anyway. 5: i want you to think i care. 6: i want to show you i can act motivated. 7: hardcore, tough.

of military origin

that ranger is hooah

4.

Army term for agreement or acknowledgement

"Private, go get me a cup of coffee"

"Hooah Sergeant"

See roger, yes, cool, yep

5.

A word slang for any acknowledgement or for showing excitement or an accomplishment. Of military origins.

Huzzah was used by the British marines and soldiers until the late 19th century. When the Americans adopted it, it was changed to hooah. Also it can be seen as the Canadian version as hooeh. (I am part of the Canadian military)

Canadian Soldier: I got the sniper! Hooeh!

American Sodlier: Good job! You give a new deffinition to the word hooah!

6.

Army slang used as a generic response to any question that would otherwise require a yes or no, or used in place of profanity when being given bullshit orders or receiving an ass chewing.

Dumbass NCO: Did you PMCS your Humvee?

Lazy Private: Hooah...

Worthless 1SG or Company Commander at COB formation at 2330 hrs: Formation tomorrow will be at 0315, bring in all of your issued gear and be prepared to take the APFT. Afterwards we will march to the motor pool for safety day activities which will last until 1730. Nobody will be released until POV inspections are done and all counseling statements are finished. After formation all barracks personell will stand at by their rooms for inspection, post housing personell will police call the parking lot, and off post personell will sweep the line at the motor pool.

Soldiers in Ate up Company: Hooah....(grunts and moans heard in the background)

See tripod

7.

slang used by US Army personal. means or refers to anything or anything except "NO". usual used by soldiers when answering a question or letting know that you heard the speaker.

SGT: you tracking?

PVT: HOOAH!

See hoorah, hooyah, hoah, whoah