champed; champing; champs
Definition of champ
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
nounDefinition of champ (Entry 2 of 2)
: champion
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The first known use of champ was in 1530
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