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!"
PFC(s): "Hooah sargeant!"
2: Sgt: "Y'all ready for chow?"
PFC(s): "Hooah sergeant!"
by MaddogS September 30, 2003
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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.
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.
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by big johnny July 9, 2002
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Sailor 1: Why do we have to wear these stupid reflective belts?
Sailor 2: I's because the Hooahs are fucking retarded and can't look both ways before crossing the street.
Marine: Oh man whats that smell? It smells like fucking Hooah!
Sailor 2: I's because the Hooahs are fucking retarded and can't look both ways before crossing the street.
Marine: Oh man whats that smell? It smells like fucking Hooah!
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by ted6889 October 5, 2008
Get the hooah mug.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.
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