English Explanatory Dictionary

oomph

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.
  2. Sex appeal.
  3. A bassy grunting or thudding sound.
verb
  1. To produce a bassy grunting or thudding sound.

Pronunciation

/ʊmf/ /umf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oomph.wav

Word forms

oomph oomphs oomphing oomphed

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms

welly

Derived words

oomphless oomphy
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