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oomph

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ʊmf/ / /umf/

noun

Etymology: Onomatopoeic.

  1. 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."

  2. 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.'

  3. A bassy grunting or thudding sound.

verb

Etymology: Onomatopoeic.

  1. To produce a bassy grunting or thudding sound.