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oomph

UK
/ʊmf/
US
/ʊmf/

Translations

oomphnoun
oomphs
pl
le charisme
The actor's natural oomph made him a favorite among fans.
Le charisme naturel de l'acteur en a fait un favori des fans.
le pepsFamilier.
The new marketing campaign added some much-needed oomph to the product launch.
La nouvelle campagne marketing a ajouté un bon coup de peps au lancement du produit.
la puissance
The car's engine has plenty of oomph, making it a joy to drive.
Le moteur de la voiture a beaucoup de puissance, ce qui la rend très agréable à conduire.
Synonyms
pizzazz
vitality
enthusiasm
excitement
spice
zing
energy
oomphverb
oomphed
Past Simple
oomphed
Past Participle
oomphing
Gerund
Informal; most often appears in the phrasal verb "oomph up," meaning to add energy, style, or impact.
boosterFamilier.
We need to oomph up the presentation before tomorrow’s meeting.
Nous devons booster la présentation avant la réunion de demain.
Synonyms
energize
invigorate
enliven
pep up
boost
stimulate
galvanize
animate
vitalize
revitalize
jazz up
perking up
oomphinterjection
UK
/ʊmf/
US
/ʊmf/
Used informally as an exclamation imitating a grunt or the sound/impact of a blow, or indicating sudden effort, pain, or surprise.
Ouf !Pour l'effort, le choc soudain ou la surprise.
"Oomph!" he grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
"Ouf !" grogna-t-il en soulevant la lourde boîte.
Additional translations
Aïe !Pour exprimer la douleur.
Synonyms
woo-hoo
wowee
yay
ah
ooh
whoa
wow

Definitions

oomphnoun
The quality of being exciting, energetic, or enthusiastic.
The new marketing campaign added some much-needed oomph to the product launch.
A personal charm or appeal that attracts others.
The actor's natural oomph made him a favorite among fans.
A force or power that gives something extra impact or effectiveness.
The car's engine has plenty of oomph, making it a joy to drive.
oomphverb
To increase the energy, attractiveness, or impact of something, usually by adding an extra element or effort (often used with the particle “up”).
We need to oomph up the presentation before tomorrow’s meeting.
oomphinterjection
Used to express or imitate the sound made on exertion, sudden impact, pain, or surprise.
"Oomph!" he grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
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