hyah

English

Etymology 1

Perhaps from a variant of Here!

Alternative forms

• ya

Interjection

hyah

1. 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

hyah

1. (martial arts) a vocalisation used when performing a technique or striking a blow