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US
/ˈumf/
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[ UK /ˈuːmf/ ]
[ UK /ˈuːmf/ ]
NOUN
- the activeness of an energetic personality
- attractiveness to the opposite sex
How To Use oomph In A Sentence
- Mutton gives the burgoo the same oomph that squirrel and other wild game formerly provided.
- Particularly good with lamb and it gives oomph to ketchup, too. The Sun
- A compact Chevy went poomph as it heaved cheap upholstery moonward. Jed the Dead
- Short or long sleeved, with ruffles or beadwork, in brights and neutrals, they were everywhere, adding extra oomph to halter dresses and fitted tops.
- My dad's secret for extra cheddary oomph he is the mac and cheese maker, though my mother cooks everything else is a small spoonful of Keen's dry hot mustard powder in the sauce. Mac & Cheese
- And in fifth gear it simply didn't have enough oomph to overcome gravity. Times, Sunday Times
- It comes with two miniature jet engines, not just for that extra bit of oomph when overtaking but for keeping the batteries charged. Times, Sunday Times
- Thicker padding gives extra oomph while the underwire supports and lifts.
- In this spirit, he decided long ago to place his oomph behind a world-class park.
- Then real actresses could return to movie screens so audiences could have what they crave - good old sexual oomph.