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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. attractiveness to the opposite sex [syn: sex appeal , desirability , desirableness ] the activeness of an energetic personality [syn: dynamism , pizzazz , pizzaz , zing ]
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ The campaign just didn't have any oomph . EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ At 4 × 22 watts, the V10 has a third more oomph than almost anything at the price. ▪ Opera Chorus, under William Vendice's stalwart hand, brought a bit of ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context informal uncountable English) strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout. 2 (context informal uncountable English) sex appeal. 3 (context countable English) A bassy grunting or thudding sound.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"sexual attractiveness," 1937, suggestive visceral physical sound. Ann Sheridan (1915â1967) was the original Hollywood oomph girl (1939).
Usage examples of oomph.
With the last bit of oomph the Vette had, Ryan drove off the road and into the dense vegetation, hoping to hide the car.
I had oomph enough to vacate the area steps ahead of an unpleasant interview with the goon squad, who did not seem to care if I had legitimate business on the Hill.