hooah 

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!"

hooah by MaddogS September 30, 2003

Hooah 

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.

Hooah by Anonymous August 12, 2003

hooah 

Army term for agreement or acknowledgement

"Private, go get me a cup of coffee"
"Hooah Sergeant"

hooah by RyanSm April 22, 2008

hooah 

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

hooah by big johnny July 9, 2002

Hooah 

Derogatory term for Army Soldiers, because of the fact they respond with hooah for any question given to them.

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!

Hooah by Chilito February 18, 2011

hooah 

an army term meaning yes, rodger, i undersand, ok, i agree, or any variation of a positive responce.

q: did you get the tire changed on the vehicle this morning
a: hooah!

hooah by ted6889 October 5, 2008

hooah 

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!

hooah by tweaker93 December 28, 2007