Added 9 October 2026 oomph /ʊmf/ noun Categories: Describing WordsObscure Words noun ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about oomph at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout. Use a mild cleanser, but pick something with enough oomph to do the job. Sex appeal. A bassy grunting or thudding sound. verb To produce a bassy grunting or thudding sound. Origin Onomatopoeic. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: dynamismpizzazzdesirabilitydesirablenesszingpizzazpepenergywaitpizazzoompf Back to today's word