oomph

noun

ˈu̇m(p)f 

1

: personal charm or magnetism : glamour

2

: sex appeal

3

: punch, vitality

Synonyms of oomph

• vigor
• energy
• pep
• juice
• 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

Giving it some extra oomph was a statement brooch in turquoise resin beads and crystal across the vamp. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Volume creates fuller-looking hair, so Giannetos adds the Boost It Volume Inject Mousse for that extra oomph. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Native’s Powder Dry Shampoo has become a popular pick at Target, where shoppers are turning to the $13 bottle to stretch the time between washes while giving their roots a little more oomph. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

This one features a creamy, Parmesan-white wine sauce with juicy steak bites and a garlic bread-esque panko topping, as well, to give it a little more oomph and a little crunch. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

imitative of a sound made under exertion

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1