noun

Huey

HYOO-ee

Huey (noun) means an informal American name for a Bell UH-1 Iroquois military helicopter, widely used during the Vietnam War. Example: “The film opens with a huey thudding low over the treeline.”

noun

An informal American name for a Bell UH-1 Iroquois military helicopter, widely used during the Vietnam War.

"The film opens with a huey thudding low over the treeline."

How to use Huey

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMilitary slang for the classic Vietnam-era utility helicopter, recognisable from countless war films.

When to use it

Informal; mostly seen in military slang, journalism about that era, or war films.

Word forms

Hueys plural, Hueys plural, Hueys plural, hueys plural, hueys plural

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Etymology

From the pronunciation of the aircraft's military designation "HU-1," later restyled UH-1 — the nickname stuck even after the official code changed.

Rhymes for Huey

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Huey” mean?

The word “Huey” means an informal American name for a Bell UH-1 Iroquois military helicopter, widely used during the Vietnam War. In plain terms, military slang for the classic Vietnam-era utility helicopter, recognisable from countless war films.

How do you pronounce “Huey”?

“Huey” is pronounced HYOO-ee (/ˈhjuː.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “Huey” in a sentence?

Here is “Huey” used in a sentence: “The film opens with a huey thudding low over the treeline.”

What part of speech is “Huey”?

“Huey” is a noun.