chimp

American  

[chimp] / tʃɪmp /

noun

Informal.

1. chimpanzee.

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chimp British  

/ tʃɪmp /

noun

1. informal short for chimpanzee

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Etymology

Origin of chimp

First recorded in 1875–80; by shortening

Example Sentences

“I do think it’s unfair on chimps, but it is very good for our bookings,” O’Leary said, adding that the spat was likely beneficial for X, too.

From The Wall Street Journal

A shriek broke the dawn on the savannah, followed by more screeches and the rustle of branches: The wild Fongoli chimps were bidding each other good morning in the dry, scraggly Sahel.

From Barron's

Pruetz has made a number of discoveries while studying a community of about three dozen West African chimpanzees, which she dubbed the Fongoli chimps.

From Barron's

“Lucy back, Ben miss,” the chimp says, pressing a few keys.

From Los Angeles Times

With around 66% of humans forming monogamous bonds, we outscore chimps and gorillas but fall short of the Californian mouse, the true heavyweight champion of lifelong love.

From BBC