chomps
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present tense formof chomp (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Tampopo grows its arugula under insect netting to fight the Northwest flea beetle that otherwise chomps on the leaves.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
“Shut up!” the queen barks at Kate, and proceeds to grill her while a menacing, Cockney-bruiser Philip chomps on a toothpick and plays with the future princess’s hair.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 20, 2022
They enthusiastically offered their endorsement in between chomps of donut holes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2020
We meet up once a month to grab food at a market and then shop, and while eating, she slurps, chomps, smacks, burps, makes “mmm” and “nom” sounds, and talks with her mouth full.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2019
Trey licks mayo from his fingers, chomps on the last piece of bread.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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