Synonyms of oomphnext
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: personal charm or magnetism : glamour
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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.
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The gravity of both the moon and Earth will provide much if not most of the oomph to keep Orion on its out-and-back, figure-eight loop. Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 If not stored properly, crunchy, firm cauliflower can lose its oomph and flavor appeal. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026 The crowd at Empower Field was full almost to the brim, but most of the chances the home team created on Saturday afternoon didn’t quite have the oomph to match. Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 This oomph, which is significantly more than that produced by the original ST, is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oomph

Word History

Etymology

imitative of a sound made under exertion

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of oomph was in 1930

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“Oomph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oomph. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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