oomph

oomph

slang Power, vigor, or energy. The car's got some oomph ever since we put that new engine in, huh? Come on, Harry, kick the ball with a bit more oomph!
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

oomph

(ʊmpf)
1. n. energy; drive and vitality. Come on, you guys. Let’s get some oomph behind it. Push!
2. n. sex appeal. (Euphemistic.) She had a lot of oomph, but didn’t wish to become a movie star.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • in the dust
  • look under the hood
  • in the dust, leave someone
  • leave (someone or something) in the dust
  • chrome horn
  • come of
  • come out of
  • come out of (something)
  • cry for the moon
  • (all) joking aside
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SAMIT PATEL has put himself in the frame for a Test batting spot again, but still wonders at Alastair Cook's powers of concentration and the "oomph" Kevin Pietersen gives England.
Patel puts himself in the Test frame in fine style
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Made-up
The original model housed a 5.2-litre V10 engine but this could easily be upgraded to a V12 if bosses feel the need for extra oomph.
ESTOQUE OF THE TOWN!
The time has arrived to act on our promises and infuse the oomph that you always craved for: Be the New Woman.
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