"oomphless" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From oomph + -less. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|oomph|less}} oomph + -less Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} oomphless (not comparable)
  1. Lacking oomph (vitality or sex appeal). Tags: not-comparable
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