oomph

noun

ˈu̇m(p)f 

1

: personal charm or magnetism : glamour

2

: sex appeal

3

: punch, vitality

Synonyms of oomph

• vigor
• energy
• pep
• juice
• dynamism

Examples of oomph in a Sentence

The plot of the story lacks oomph.

The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.

Recent Examples on the Web

This time, however, the rocket’s massive upper stage squeezed out some extra oomph from its Raptor engines and accelerated to orbital velocity, Ars reports. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

Giving it some extra oomph was a statement brooch in turquoise resin beads and crystal across the vamp. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Volume creates fuller-looking hair, so Giannetos adds the Boost It Volume Inject Mousse for that extra oomph. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Native’s Powder Dry Shampoo has become a popular pick at Target, where shoppers are turning to the $13 bottle to stretch the time between washes while giving their roots a little more oomph. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

imitative of a sound made under exertion

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1