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.”
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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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
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The film opens with a _____ thudding low over the treeline.
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.
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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.
