The plot of the story lacks oomph.
The truck doesn't have the oomph to haul the boat.
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There's a diesel engine that offers similar power or for those after further oomph, there's also a 190 bhp option that's mated to a 4WD system.—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 The Rangers don’t have the offensive oomph to outscore their problems, a major reason the situation has gotten this dire.—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Despite its deep conditioning properties, the face moisturizer is actually on the lightweight side yet provides the necessary oomph to improve skin elasticity.—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Daniels and Chase brought more oomph to their characters’ romantic entanglement, which has left Lady Larken happily if inconveniently with child, a springboard for the whole screwy marital plot.—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oomph
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