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hooyah
What does hooyah mean?
A spirited shout used by the Navy, especially Navy SEALs, to acknowledge orders or express motivation — the naval equivalent of 'hooah' and 'oorah.'
"The instructor barked the order and the boat crew roared back, 'Hooyah!'"
Origin
US Navy/SEAL slang, comparable to the Army's hooah and the Marines' oorah.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'hooyah' mean?
It's a spirited Navy shout used to acknowledge orders or express motivation, especially among Navy SEALs. It's the naval equivalent of the Army's 'hooah.'
Who says 'hooyah'?
The US Navy, and it's strongly associated with Navy SEALs. The Army says 'hooah' and the Marines say 'oorah.'
What's the difference between hooyah, hooah, and oorah?
They're branch-specific versions of the same rallying cry: hooyah is Navy/SEAL, hooah is Army, and oorah is Marine Corps.
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