champ
1[ champ, chomp ]
/ tʃæmp, tʃɒmp /
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verb (used with object)
to bite upon or grind, especially impatiently: The horses champed the oats.
to crush with the teeth and chew vigorously or noisily; munch.
to mash; crush.
verb (used without object)
to make vigorous chewing or biting movements with the jaws and teeth.
noun
the act of champing.
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Idioms for champ
champ at the bit, to betray impatience, as to begin some action.
Also chomp.
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Definition for champ (2 of 2)
champ2
[ champ ]
/ tʃæmp /
noun Informal.
a champion.
Origin of champ
2By shortening
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British Dictionary definitions for champ (1 of 2)
champ1
/ (tʃæmp) /
verb
to munch (food) noisily like a horse
(when intr, often foll by on, at, etc) to bite (something) nervously or impatiently; gnaw
champ at the bit or chafe at the bit informal to be impatient to start work, a journey, etc
noun
the act or noise of champing
Ulster dialect a dish, originating in Ireland, of mashed potatoes and spring onions or leeks
Derived forms of champ
champer, nounWord Origin for champ
C16: probably of imitative origin
British Dictionary definitions for champ (2 of 2)
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