oomph

noun

ˈu̇m(p)f 

1

: personal charm or magnetism : glamour

2

: sex appeal

3

: punch, vitality

Synonyms of oomph

• vigor
• energy
• juice
• pep
• dynamism

Examples of oomph in a Sentence

The plot of the story lacks oomph.

The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.

Recent Examples on the Web

The attacks looked cool, but there was no oomph to any of his swings. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026

Here are six ways to give some oomph to that tiny bedroom or bathroom with paint. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 May 2026

The Guardians need to focus on themselves and how to squeeze more out of a lineup that, like last year, lacks oomph. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Those with straight manes would do well to sleep in a bun or braids for a little extra oomph—the organic texture is the whole point. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

imitative of a sound made under exertion

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1