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oomaharumooma 

An exclamation of extreme emotion or a spiritual aid. Used in Henry Miller's Tropic of Cancer.
oomaharumooma! oomaharumooma! oomaharumooma!
oomaharumooma by Lizzie Simon June 11, 2006
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A motivational cry used by the United States Marine Corps. Sometimes also used as a general response to an order or question. Recon Marines in Korea (1953), traveling by submarine, often heard the dive klaxon which sounded like "Aarrugah." These Marines began using the word as a motivational tool, but it was too long and slowly became modified into what it is today. It was popularized during the 80s and 90s.
"Get some!"
"Oorah!"
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::Marine climbs rope at the end of the obstacle course and slaps the wooden beam at the top, yelling "Oorah!" ::
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"Son, you good to go?"
"Oorah, Sir!"
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"Grab that pack!"
"Oorah, Sir!"
oorah by USMC Officer Candidate February 26, 2005
What they say in the song TB Saga.
"The man behind the counter said, "Oopah."
"Oopah!"
oopah by NotJoshDun November 17, 2018
Marine Corps response in the affirmative and as a cheer and to signify that a Marine is ready for action.

Started with Marine Amphibious units during the Korean War in 1953. Many Marines had to be delivered to shore by means of submarine. On US Submarines the klaxon alarm sounds when the vessel is about to dive with its classic "Aoogah" sound. When Marines on the submarine heard this distinctive sound it usually meant that they were about to go into battle on shore very soon. It soon became shortened to "Oorah" and signified that a Marine was battle-ready.
Are we going to accomplish this mission? Oorah, Sir!
oorah by JJNYC December 18, 2007
Acronym O.O.T.A.B. - One of the awesome bois(boys)!
Pronounced Oo-Tah-Be; As in Ootahbie. Also shortened to Ootahb.
An adaption of the acronym to be used in a sentence.
Meaning: A reference to a male good/best friend.
What's up ootahbieeeee?!
How's it going ootahb?
Ootahbie by Dabaron November 16, 2009
That new movie is oobah.
Oobah by Anonymous August 6, 2003