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According to an article first published in the Marine Corps News, "OORAH" was a play on the sound a klaxon alarm makes. Reconnaissance Marines first used this word, which was shortened from the original "AARUGHA," in the mid-1950s.
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The term oorah is derived from a turkish word for kill.
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You'll get a bunch of different origins, but no one knows for sure.
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I've heard many different opinions on this from "UHA" Understood, Heard, Acknowledged, rumour has it started by the brits in Afghanistan in 1800. To an Indian chief trying to say Hello but comes out hoorah and so adopted by soldiers. Someone here says' its a play on the sound a klaxon alarm makes. "HOORAH" Honoured, Observed, Ordered and Heard and most recently its derived from a Turkish word to kill. Its apparent none of you know where it comes from or had the brains to ask what does it mean, its just some schoolboy rowdy chant that makes you all feel big and strong. Think before opening you mouth.
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Marine Corps response in the affirmative and as a cheer and to signify that a Marine is ready for action. "oorah" is an expression that can be applied to many situations, e.g. an expression of determination, motivation, informal confirmation, readiness, informal acknowledgement, neutrality, happiness, excitement, victory, or informal agreement, etc. I agree, however, that we should summarize the definition to convey its broad usage, while not appearing too general in its wording example would you like pancakes?" "Oohrah Would you like pancakes?" "Oohrah
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When I was in the army I learned HU-UA(pronounced Hoo-ra!)! Which stood for heads up a**hole!When it was time for grenade training you were to yell it before tossing to give your fellow soldiers a warning...
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Same thing it meant to the Spartans
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Loosely translated it means acknowledgement to a question and anything positive. Hope this helps!
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THATS RIGHT "OORAH"
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tHAS WHAT IT MEANS -- Thats Right -- whatever the case may be a Marine will state OORAH if he agrees / understands / etc... or if he supports your decision ---even if it is a kill he is refering to in conversation , It starts and ends with OORAH.. IT MEANS "That's Right". JG 5th Marines Retreat Hell
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