noun
Huey
HYOO-ee
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
Hueys plural, Hueys plural, Hueys plural, hueys plural, hueys plural
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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.