"Umph" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Umph" Meaning

A grunt or a sound of slight surprise or irritation. It can also be a sound used to suggest embarrassment or hit the back of one's throat.

Example: "I let out an umph when I banged my elbow on the table."

"Umph" Examples

Here are 5 usage examples for the word "umph":

Verb

The cheetah, taking a sudden umph from the sprinter, then determined to maintain its lead.
The energetic umph with which she sang captured everyone's attention at the concert.
I gave a hearty umph to the cake as I blew out the candles.
Her enthusiasm gave her a good umph, helping her complete the obstacle course in time.
The explosion gave a mighty umph, shattering windows nearby.