oontz

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Meaning · English

Imitating an electronic drum sound.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Garage isn't very much lke ^([sic]) jungle. The garage that I've heard is like jazzy house (has the oontz oontz oontz beat) maybe a little loungy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “oontz” mean?

Imitating an electronic drum sound.

Is “oontz” formal or informal?

oontz is generally slang.