oompahs
/ˈumˌpɑz/
noun
- Plural of oompah: multiple instances of the rhythmic bass sound made by brass instruments in polka music.
- We could hear the oompahs of several bands playing at the same time.
- The children tried to imitate the oompahs with their voices.
- The song was full of cheerful oompahs from the tuba section.
verb
- Third person singular of oompah: plays or produces a rhythmic bass sound, like a tuba in polka music.
- The musician oompahs with great energy during the chorus.
- He oompahs on the tuba every Saturday at the local beer hall.
- She oompahs in time with the accordion player.