Definition of oomph
1 : personal charm or magnetism : glamour
2 : sex appeal
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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.
Origin and Etymology of oomph
imitative of a sound made under exertion
First Known Use: 1935
OOMPH Defined for English Language Learners
oomph
play
noun
\ˈu̇m(p)f\
Definition of oomph for English Language Learners
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: a quality that makes something attractive or appealing
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: power or energy
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