Slang

oomph

This page is about the slang term oomph

Meaning

power or force

For example

  • No wonder he was knocked out. The punch that got him had a lot of oomph behind it.

  • We need to put a bit more oomph into our presentation. It seems a bit weak.

Note:
pronounced "oomf" with "oo" as in "woof" or "hoof"

Quick Quiz

Nadal's serve has a lot of oomph. It is

a. very straight

b. very soft

c. very powerful
a) very straight b) very soft c) very powerful

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Contributor: Matt Errey