umph

umph
I. \like humph I\ interjection
Etymology: origin unknown
— usually used to express skepticism or disgust
II. \\ˈu̇m(p)f, ˈəm-\ noun (-s)
Etymology: by alteration

needs that umph, even if he is just 30 — Springfield (Massachusetts) Daily News


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