oomph
energy; vitality; enthusiasm.
sex appeal.
Origin of oomph
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How to use oomph in a sentence
The molecules gain extra oomph from striking the carbon nanotubes on the bottom of the craft.
Tiny, sunlight-powered aircraft could soar beyond airplanes’ reach | Emily Conover | February 12, 2021 | Science NewsA little color coordination goes a long way, so getting a pair that matches your best scarf can give a winter outfit an extra bit of oomph.
The backspin helps the light ammo stay airborne for longer without requiring extra oomph behind each shot.
Nerf’s newest blaster shoots spinning balls for dramatic curves | Stan Horaczek | January 27, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe design of its models can be a bit old-school ordinary, but what they lack in visual oomph, they more than makeup for in sound and savings.
Best computer speakers: Make music, video chats, and more a whole lot clearer | Jeremy Helligar | January 12, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIn addition to installing the rocket’s innards, the company next needs to assemble the Super Heavy, a massive lower stage booster that will give Starship the oomph it needs to actually get into orbit.
SpaceX’s Starship flies, belly flops, and bursts into flames | Charlie Wood | December 10, 2020 | Popular-Science
Any good Baby Boom boy my age can testify that the oomph went out of American family car design in 1963.
P.J. O’Rourke on Grabbing the Keys to Happiness | P. J. O’Rourke | January 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAll the oomph in the U.S. economy was delivered by the top 10% of households.
The idea is to give your games, movies, and TV shows a bit of mobile oomph.
I doubt a Volt would even have enough oomph to warm the car up here!
Bristol Palin’s Blog: Her Take on Gay Marriage & More | Caitlin Dickson | May 11, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAbnegation is a way of adding oomph to any ritual; putting your stomach where your mouth is.
Then a look of intelligence came into mammy's fat face, "oomph," she said.
The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories | Paul Laurence DunbarAbout the only remarks that could be elicited from the "little yaller man" were a reluctant "oomph" or "oomph-uh."
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British Dictionary definitions for oomph
/ (ʊmf) /
enthusiasm, vigour, or energy
sex appeal
Origin of oomph
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