oomph
noun
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Pronunciation: /ʊmf/ / /umf/
noun
Etymology: Onomatopoeic.
- Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.
“Use a mild cleanser, but pick something with enough oomph to do the job.”
“"Yes, well they're finding it difficult, sir. They are afflicted with a certain lassitude. They're just finding it hard to get behind the job. They lack oomph."”
- Sex appeal.
“'Come to think of it, the girl looked a bit like Ann,' Jerry reflected. 'Foxy, know what I mean? Garbo eyes, lots of oomph.'”
- A bassy grunting or thudding sound.
verb
Etymology: Onomatopoeic.
- To produce a bassy grunting or thudding sound.