chomp

[chomp]

verb (used with or without object)

1. champ.

chomp

/ tʃɒmp /

verb

1. to chew (food) noisily; champ

noun

1. the act or sound of chewing in this manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of chomp¹

variant of _champ ¹

Example Sentences

Oyster mushrooms excel at chomping down contaminants such as hydrocarbons — even cigarette butts.

From Los Angeles Times

In his 2010 autobiography I Am Ozzy the singer says he picked it up, stuffed it in his mouth, and chomped down.

From BBC

Then he flops down and chomps on a stuffed Chewy Vuiton Paris bone toy.

From Los Angeles Times

Sadly, one evening, when Bunny had enough, she took a chomp out of his snout.

From Los Angeles Times

Clips of her splashing in her pool or chomping on melons have racked up millions of views all over social media.

From Salon

Related Words

• chew 
• gnaw