interjection
hut
A shouted signal to start or coordinate action.
The quarterback shouts “hut” to signal the start of play.
Etymology
A conventional command sound used to coordinate movement. It is unrelated to hut, a shelter.
More examples
- “Hut, two, three, four!” the sergeant calls as the soldiers march.
- The center waits for the final “hut” before snapping the ball.
- We practice stepping together as our leader calls “hut, hut.”
Forms
hut
Similar words
- hup
- A marching cry used mainly to keep people in step.
- hike
- Specifically tells the center to snap the football.