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Word: Oompah
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈuːmpɑː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the rhythmical sound of deep-toned brass instruments in a band
Short Definition:rhythmical sound of deep-toned brass instruments in band
Examples:- beer gardens from which oompah music thumped resoundingly
Variant Forms:
- oompah-pah
Word: Oompah
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈuːmpɑː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make an ‘oompah’
Short Definition:make 'oompah'
Examples:- the military band oompahed from the terrace
Variant Forms:
- oompah-pah
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