oomph
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noun Informal.
1.
energy; vitality; enthusiasm.
2.
sex appeal.
Origin:
1935–40, Americanism; imitative of the sound made during exertion, as in lifting a heavy object
1935–40, Americanism; imitative of the sound made during exertion, as in lifting a heavy object
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| —n | |
| 1. | enthusiasm, vigour, or energy |
| 2. | sex appeal |
| [C20: perhaps imitative of the bellow of a mating bull] | |
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Oomph
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
oomph
"sexual attractiveness," 1937, suggestive of the reaction of someone hit hard in the belly. Ann Sheridan (1939) was the original Hollywood oomph girl.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Slang Dictionary
oomph definition[ʊmpf]
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
Four flywheels would have the oomph to run a standard-size car, but not for long distances.
Not quite enough graphics oomph for a multimedia system.
Without a follow through from household and business spending, the industrial sector won't be providing much oomph to the economy.
It's a good idea to plant them with companion plants as in the photo, to give the planting more oomph during the off season.
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