Besides “This Way!”, Splatoon players can send the command signal “Booyah!”.
These short signals are part of Splatoon’s deliberately limited communication system. Instead of built-in voice chat during a match, players use preset messages to coordinate with teammates. “This Way!” generally points teammates toward a location or objective, while “Booyah!” is an encouragement signal that can acknowledge teamwork or rally the squad.
The word is also tied to Splatoon’s special-weapon system. In Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3, teammates can answer “Booyah!” when someone activates the Booyah Bomb, helping charge that special weapon more quickly. The signal is therefore both a general team cheer and a gameplay-related response.
“Help!” is a genuine Splatoon communication signal, but it is used in situations such as requesting revival after being splatted, especially in Salmon Run. It is not the standard second signal paired with “This Way!” in ordinary battles. “Nice!” and “Ouch!” are not the canonical choices in this command set.