Usually means: Shout expressing spirit in martial arts.
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▸ noun:  The short yell or shout uttered when performing an attacking move in martial arts.

Similar:
yell, ki-yi, tiger, chi-ike, holler, shout, yelp, yawp, yeep, kyoodle, more...

Opposite:
muted, silent, quiet

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Similar:
yell, ki-yi, tiger, chi-ike, holler, shout, yelp, yawp, yeep, kyoodle, more...

Opposite:
muted, silent, quiet



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