1. past tense of oompah; played music with a strong, rhythmic bass sound characteristic of brass bands
Usage: informal

Examples

• The brass band oompahed through the town square during the festival.
• They oompahed their way down Main Street in the parade.
• The tuba player oompahed loudly at the Oktoberfest celebration.
• The marching band oompahed traditional German folk tunes.
• Musicians oompahed cheerfully at the beer garden.