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hyah - What does it mean?

Definition of 'hyah'

English

Etymology 1

Perhaps from a variant of

Alternative forms

* ya

Interjection

(en-interjection)
  • a call, often to horses, livestock, or cattle, to move forward or proceed
  • Hyah''', mule! '''Hyah !

    Etymology 2

    Variation of kiai.

    Alternative forms

    * hi-yah

    Interjection

    (en-interjection)
  • (martial arts) a vocalisation used when performing a technique or striking a blow
  • Similar to 'hyah'

    hah, huh, heh, heah, hooah