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chomp (on)

verb

ˈchämp

Definition of chomp (on)

as in to chew

to crush or grind with the teeth loudly chomped on popcorn during the movie

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After a final briefing from Atimnedi, the exercise kicked off as officials directed three giraffes into waiting trucks, where tree branches were mounted for the giraffes to chew during the journey.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.

— Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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