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oompf

oompf is the alternative form of oomph.

Meaning of oomph

Noun

oomph (countable and uncountable, plural oomphs)

  1. (informal, uncountable) Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.
    • Use a mild cleanser, but pick something with enough oomph to do the job.
    Synonyms:
    welly
  2. (informal, uncountable) Sex 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.'1974, John le Carré, chapter 28, in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
  3. (countable) A bassy grunting or thudding sound.

See all 4 meanings of oomph

Questions about oompf

What is oompf the alternative form of?
Oompf is the alternative form of oomph.

Words near oompf in the dictionary

  1. oompahed
  2. oompahing
  3. oompahpah
  4. oompahs
  5. oompapa
  6. oompf
  7. oomph
  8. oomphed
  9. oomphier
  10. oomphiest
  11. oomphing

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