champ
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verb \ˈchamp, ˈchämp, ˈchȯmp\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>
See Examples of CHAMP
- He champed his pipe angrily.
- The horse was champing its bit.
- He champed on his pipe angrily.
Origin of CHAMP
Middle English chammen, champen
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to CHAMP
- Synonyms
- bite (on), chaw, chew, chomp (on), crunch (on), gnaw (on), masticate, nibble
2champ
noun \ˈchamp\Definition of CHAMP
: champion
Examples of CHAMP
- this year's national basketball champs
First Known Use of CHAMP
1868
Related to CHAMP
- Synonyms
- champion, titleholder, titlist, victor, winner
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