umph

1 of 2

interjection

like 1humph
usually used to express skepticism or disgust

umph

2 of 2

noun

ˈu̇m(p)f,
ˈəm-
plural -s
: oomph
needs that umph, even if he is just 30Springfield (Massachusetts) Daily News

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

origin unknown

Noun

by alteration

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“Umph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/umph. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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