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

Key Point: Bridges is a two-time NCAA champ, and only played three years of college basketball. — azcentral, "Phoenix Suns NBA Summer League updates: Deandre Ayton, Josh Jackson headline roster," 6 July 2018 Fans on Twitter were quick to shower the tennis champ and her 'rows with love. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "This Meme Shows How Important Serena Williams's Royal Wedding Conrows Really Were," 22 May 2018 Newgarden, who won at Phoenix two weeks ago, is the defending champ here and has won the race two of the last three years. — Elton Alexander, cleveland.com, "IndyCar 2018: Live scoring, TV, live streaming for Monday finish at Alabama," 23 Apr. 2018 Edwards went against tournament defending champ and Bernhard Langer, plus PGA Hope Graduate Sgt. — Tom Lang, Detroit Free Press, "Former Michigan football player Braylon Edwards adds golf trophy to mantle," 23 Apr. 2018 Dixie Heights, 5-3 overall, has a 7-6 win over the Pandas. Highlands, 2016 regional champs and 7-3 overall, plays at NewCath on Thursday. — Shelby Dermer, Cincinnati.com, "Takeaways: La Salle, Covington Catholic capture big wins at Reds Future Showcase," 22 Apr. 2018 Channing Tatum lost a game of Jenga to his girlfriend Jessie J and took his defeat like a champ. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Channing Tatum Posted a Naked Photo to Instagram After Losing a Bet to Jessie J," 3 May 2019 And last, but most competitive, designer and photographer Ana Kraš presented a boxing shot, showing us how to knock out the week like a champ. — Akili King, Vogue, "The Best Beauty Instagrams of the Week: Jorja Smith, Emily Ratajkowski, and More," 7 Apr. 2019 The champs Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in Brazil en route to the 2014 World Cup title. — Mark Zeigler, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Your guide to the World Cup you forgot was happening," 13 June 2018

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