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: personal charm or magnetism : glamour
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Examples of oomph in a Sentence

The plot of the story lacks oomph. The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.
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The Padres could use some more oomph from Fernando Tatis Jr., in particular. Eno Sarris, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 Thanks to all that oomph, the vehicle can rocket from in just 2.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 130 mph. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025 Across each tip are dainty stripes to give the mani some extra oomph. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025 Size: 9 oz Key Ingredients: Grapeseed oil, olive oil, panthenol Add a little extra oomph to your routine with the Follicle-Boost Serum. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oomph

Word History

Etymology

imitative of a sound made under exertion

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of oomph was in 1930

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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oomph. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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