Gen Alpha slang · Abbreviation
oomf
Meaning
Oomf is Gen Alpha slang for "one of my followers" — someone you mention without naming.
Where it came from
Dictionary.com says it was used as a Twitter hashtag from March 2010 and became popular in 2011, later spreading to Tumblr and Instagram.
Tone check
Harmless, though it is often used to hint at a crush.
Checked against: Dictionary.com, oomf.
Added to this dictionary 2 November 2026
Used in a sentence
"oomf is so funny"
Peak: 2010–2026
Safe for adults to use
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