dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/oom_MW.json
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{
"oomph":{
"antonyms":[
"lethargy",
"listlessness",
"sluggishness",
"torpidity"
],
"definitions":{
": personal charm or magnetism : glamour":[],
": punch , vitality":[],
": sex appeal":[]
},
"examples":[
"The plot of the story lacks oomph .",
"The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"For diners looking for a little extra oomph , there are choices like the saucy hickory burger and the onion ring burger stacked with crisp, golden, fried onions. \u2014 Megha Mcswain, Chron , 26 Apr. 2022",
"All its oomph comes from a Brough Superiors V-twin engine, which has been supercharged for the first time and is capable of generating a hair-raising 183 hp (three more than promised). \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 21 Mar. 2022",
"What all of these examples have in common is that the former require less activation energy\u2014the initial self-discipline and oomph to start something\u2014and feel good immediately but crappy later on. \u2014 Brad Stulberg, Outside Online , 24 May 2022",
"While other hair dryers can be abrasive, blasting intense, friction-inducing air that loosens curls and causes hair to fuzz, the Supersonic successfully simulates naturally drying your hair\u2014just with a bit more oomph and impact. \u2014 Lauren Valenti, Vogue , 17 Mar. 2022",
"These headphones are very easy to drive compared to my Sennheiser HD300 Pros and convey the sound from the microphone with a bit more oomph . \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 12 Oct. 2021",
"The earbuds offer good bass response, with enough oomph for kick drums and bass guitars. \u2014 Maren Estrada, BGR , 6 Sep. 2021",
"With more cleaning oomph than previous formulas, GH Seal star Cascade Platinum ActionPacs will finally make prerinsing your dishes history. \u2014 Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping , 17 Aug. 2021",
"This product adds texture to hair that needs an extra oomph . \u2014 ELLE , 21 May 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"imitative of a sound made under exertion":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8u\u0307m(p)f"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"beans",
"bounce",
"brio",
"dash",
"drive",
"dynamism",
"energy",
"esprit",
"gas",
"get-up-and-go",
"ginger",
"go",
"gusto",
"hardihood",
"juice",
"life",
"moxie",
"pep",
"punch",
"sap",
"snap",
"starch",
"verve",
"vigor",
"vim",
"vinegar",
"vitality",
"zing",
"zip"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-094722",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"oomancy":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": divination by means of eggs":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8\u014d\u0259\u02ccman(t)s\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"oomancy from o- + -mancy; oomantia , New Latin, from o- + -mantia -mancy":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-001654"
},
"oometer":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"noun,"
],
"definitions":{
": an instrument for measuring eggs":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u014d\u02c8\u00e4m\u0259t\u0259(r)"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"o- + -meter":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-193756"
}
}