champ

verb

\ ˈchamp

, ˈchämp, ˈchȯmp\

champed; champing; champs

Definition of champ

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : chomp

2 : mash, trample

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

champ

noun

\ ˈchamp

Definition of champ (Entry 2 of 2)

: champion

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Examples of champ in a Sentence

Verb

He champed his pipe angrily. The horse was champing its bit. He champed on his pipe angrily.

Noun

this year's national basketball champs

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

After the critical success Doctor Who's latest reinvention, helmed by Broadchurch's Chris Chibnall, fans are champing at the bit to see more of Jodie Whittaker's take on the Doctor. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Doctor Who Season 12: Everything We Know About Jodie Whittaker's Second Run as the Doctor," 11 Feb. 2019 Many states, including Illinois, are now champing at the bit to get access to the estimated billions of dollars wagered on sports games by Americans. — Randy Blaser, chicagotribune.com, "Illinois has lost the bet for our future, and now might have to sell off Lincoln memorabilia to cover the debt," 16 May 2018 Bobby Wagner and Frank Clark are coming hard and our secondary is gonna be champing at the bit. — The Seattle Times, "Pick 'Em," 28 Oct. 2018 Still, Republicans were champing at the bit to take on Manchin in 2018, and eventually Morrisey, the state attorney general, emerged from a bitter three-way primary as the nominee. — Andrew Prokop, Vox, "Joe Manchin reelected in West Virginia: the most conservative Senate Democrat survives," 7 Nov. 2018 Meanwhile, the 42nd president, who is said to be characteristically champing at the bit to get back out on the campaign trail, has become radioactive in the #MeToo moment. — Ed Kilgore, Daily Intelligencer, "The Clintons Will Keep a Low Profile in the Midterm Elections," 21 May 2018 Viewers my be champing at the bit for Aunt Lydia’s origins story, but her charges are too busy fearing and hating her to ask her any personal questions. — Rena Gross, Billboard, "9 Major Moments From 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season 2, Episode 9 'Smart Power'," 13 June 2018 But things quickly went south as the team dropped its next three games, falling to eventual division champs Memphis and UCF and later stumbling against Temple. — Matt Murschel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Navy is relying on newcomers in key roles, No, 77 in 2018 preseason college football rankings," 11 June 2018 With a returning Gareth Bale champing at the bit for a place in the starting lineup against Liverpool, the Welshman was again left on the bench in the wisdom of his manager. — SI.com, "Why Zidane Should Be Remembered as the Champions League's Greatest Head Coach in Wake of Madrid Exit," 31 May 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Nadal, meanwhile, is defending champ, and has an easier draw. — Jason Gay, WSJ, "Fun Anarchy at the 2018 U.S. Open," 26 Aug. 2018 Defending league champ, the Attorney Deron Freeman All-Stars, played BodyRoc Fit Lab in the second game. — Dom Amore, courant.com, "Jim Calhoun's Young Players Get A Schooling In The Pro-Am," 11 July 2018 Kevin Harvick leads with five victories, followed by Kyle Busch with four and now, after Sunday’s race, defending Cup Series champ Martin Truex Jr. has three. — Michelle R. Martinelli, For The Win, "Breaking down the clever strategy that gave Martin Truex Jr. a win at Sonoma," 26 June 2018 Lou Williams took the Sixth Man award, beating out former Rockets teammate and defending champ Eric Gordon. — Reid Laymance, Houston Chronicle, "Daryl Morey named NBA Executive of the Year," 25 June 2018 Defending champ and fourth seed Petra Kvitova took a 6-3, 6-2 win over Mihaela Buzarnescu in the Birmingham Classic semifinals in England. — BostonGlobe.com, "Shelby Houlihan wins US outdoor 1,500-meter title," 24 June 2018 Babe Ruth pitches the Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Newark Indians, defending International League champs. — Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, "The Sun Remembers: This Week in Maryland Sports History for June 10-16," 10 June 2018 Margie Carden was huge Tuesday evening at West Chester Rustin, where the 5-foot-1 freshman helped Villa Maria Academy knock off defending champ Radnor, 14-8, in the semifinals of the PIAA girls’ 2A lacrosse playoffs. — Aaron Carter, Philly.com, "Mighty Margie Carden helps Villa Maria advance to PIAA finale," 5 June 2018 Forney knocked out defending champ The Colony in the area round. — Brian Gosset, star-telegram, "From tragedy to fairytale ending: Forney has softball season to remember," 4 June 2018

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