noun
oomph
uumf
noun
1
Energy, force, or appeal that makes something impressive or effective.
"The new engine gives the car a lot more oomph on the highway."
"Her speech needed a bit more oomph to win over the crowd."
How to Use Oomph
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEnergy, punch, or impressive power behind something.
When to use it
Informal.
Common pairings
add some oomph
lacks oomph
Word Forms
oomphed past tense, oomphs plural, oomphs singular
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Etymology
Imitative in origin, echoing a low grunting or thudding sound.