/ʊmf/, /umf/
- informal, uncountableStrength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.
“Use a mild cleanser, but pick something with enough oomph to do the job.”
“"Yes, well they're finding it difficult, sir. They are afflicted with a certain lassitude. They're just finding it hard to get behind the job. They lack oomph."”
“Adding layers of texture to a cookie by folding in ground-down bits of goodness is one of our favorite ways to pack a big punch, but you need to choose your fighter wisely. If you pick something too s”
- informal, uncountableSex appeal.
“'Come to think of it, the girl looked a bit like Ann,' Jerry reflected. 'Foxy, know what I mean? Garbo eyes, lots of oomph.'”
- countableA bassy grunting or thudding sound.
- intransitiveTo produce a bassy grunting or thudding sound.
Formsoomphs(plural) · oomphs(present, singular, third-person) · oomphing(participle, present) · oomphed(participle, past) · oomphed(past)