chomp

verb

ˈchämp How to pronounce chomp (audio)
ˈchȯmp
chomped; chomping; chomps

intransitive verb

1
: to chew or bite on something
2
: champ sense 2
usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit

transitive verb

: to chew or bite on
chomp noun

Examples of chomp in a Sentence

They were chomping burgers at a picnic.
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Word History

Etymology

alteration of champ

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chomp was in 1581

Dictionary Entries Near chomp

Cite this Entry

“Chomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chomp. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

chomp

verb
ˈchämp How to pronounce chomp (audio)
ˈchȯmp
1
: to chew or bite on something
2
: champ entry 1 sense 2
usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit
chomp noun

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