First Known Use: 1581
Dictionary
chomp
verb \ˈchämp, ˈchȯmp\
: to chew or bite on something
Full Definition of CHOMP
intransitive verb
1
: to chew or bite on something
2
: champ 2 —usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit
transitive verb
: to chew or bite on
— chomp noun
See chomp defined for English-language learners
See chomp defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of CHOMP
alteration of champ
Learn More About CHOMP
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up chomp? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).