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oompah

Syllabification: (oom·pah)
Pronunciation: /ˈo͞omˌpä, ˈo͝om-/
(also oompah-pah)
informal
Definition of oompah

noun

  • used to refer to the rhythmical sound of deep-toned brass instruments in a band.

verb (oompahs, oompahing, oompahed)

[no object]
  • make an ‘oompah’.

Origin:

late 19th century: imitative

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