Booyah vs. Hooyah — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Booyah and Hooyah
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Booyah
(Slang) Used to express exultation or triumphant satisfaction.
Hooyah
Hooyah is the battle cry used in the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard to build morale and signify verbal acknowledgment. It originated with special forces communities, especially the Navy SEALs, and was subsequently adopted by other Navy divisions.
Booyah
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
Let's go storm that hill. Booyah!
The party on Saturday night is going to be awesome. Booyah!
Hooyah
Official battle yell of the US Navy.
Booyah
(colloquial) Expressing satisfaction or accomplishment.
Mission accomplished. Booyah!
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Booyah
(colloquial) A thick stew of European origin made throughout the Upper Midwestern United States, based on a broth of meat bones to which vegetables are added.
I'd say it's a mixture of veggies, the stewing chickens and the long cooking time that are essential to make real booyah.
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