2007-03-22 13:38:36 · 23 answers · asked by rampdogg2000 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It is HUA, and that is why the other meaning of it is "Head Up A**"
2007-03-28 08:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by need4speedsc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the expression originated with airbourne troops. When I was in the Army in 1968-1970, and in later years as a reservist in summer camp, I never heard the expression. We used either "roger," "roger that", or "affirmative" at that time.
I can actually say that I thought "hooah" was the Army form of the Marine expression "oorah". Apparently the Navy Seals have a similar expression, "Hooyah."
I can actually say that the first time I heard the term was in the movie "Scent of a Woman" (1992).
2007-03-29 06:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is TRUE. My brother in law is ARMY. It means Heard, Understood, Acknowledged. HUA!
2007-03-22 20:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dictionary Definition of hooah
hooah (hoo ah) adj., adv., n., v., conj., interj., excla. (Orig. unknown) Slang. 1. Referring to or meaning anything and everything except "no". 2. What to say when at a loss for words. 3.a. Good copy. b. Roger. c. Solid copy. d. Good. e. Great. f. Message received. g. Understood. h. Acknowledged. 4.a. Glad to meet you. b. Welcome. 5. "All right!" 6.a. I don't know the answer, but I'll check on it. b. I haven't the foggiest idea. 7. I am not listening. 8. "That is enough of your drivel; sit down!" 9. Yes. 10. "You've got to be kidding me!" 11. Thank you. 12. Go to the next slide. 13. You've taken the correct action. 14. I don't know what that means, but I'm too embarassed to ask for clarification. 15. Squared away (He's pretty hooah.) 16. Amen!
2007-03-22 20:50:43 · answer #4 · answered by Jopa 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
True. And other branches of the military have similar grunting expressions .. Hooah, Hoorah, etc ..
2007-03-22 20:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
So says my brother who was in the Army.
2007-03-22 20:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
HOOAH!~
It means whatever you want it to mean...
If the CO says go do this you say HOOAH
If Army beats Navy, you say HOOAH
If someone says you understand...you sah HOOAH
If your battle buddy asks if you want to go out for a beer you say HOOAH...
etc...
2007-03-22 21:09:57 · answer #7 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but it's more like Hooah, while the Marines say something more like Oooh-rah.
2007-03-22 20:46:42 · answer #8 · answered by Pumusa 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
True
2007-03-22 20:47:08 · answer #9 · answered by . 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Could be I will ask my friend who was in the army, I know that in the Navy it is aye,aye.
2007-03-29 14:24:26 · answer #10 · answered by martin d 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋