First Known Use: 14th century
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1champ
verb \ˈchamp, ˈchämp, ˈchȯmp\
: to bite and chew on (something) in a noisy way
Full Definition of CHAMP
transitive verb
1
: chomp
intransitive verb
1
: to make biting or gnashing movements
2
: to show impatience of delay or restraint —usually used in the phrase champing at the bit <he was champing at the bit to begin>
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Origin of CHAMP
Middle English chammen, champen
Related to CHAMP
- Synonyms
- bite (on), chaw, chew, chomp (on), crunch (on), gnaw (on), masticate, nibble
2champ
noun \ˈchamp\
Definition of CHAMP
: champion
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First Known Use of CHAMP
1868
Related to CHAMP
- Synonyms
- champion, titleholder, titlist, victor, winner
CHAMP Defined for Kids
1champ
verb \ˈchamp\
champedchamp·ing
Definition of CHAMP for Kids
: to bite and chew noisily <a horse champing its bit>
— champing at the bit
: waiting in an impatient way <We were champing at the bit to begin.>
2champ
noun
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