chomp

verb

ˈchämp 

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

Synonyms

• bite (on)
• champ
• chaw
• chew
• crunch (on)
• gnaw (on)
• masticate
• nibble

Examples of chomp in a Sentence

They were chomping burgers at a picnic.

Recent Examples on the Web

By 2016, only 28 plants remained, and animals like raccoons and birds were chomping on the few survivors. —Alex Harris, Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2024

But the story is out there, anyway, in a July 2 Vanity Fair article that unearthed a 2010 photo of Kennedy and an unidentified woman chomping into the barbequed remains of what sure looks like a dog. —Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2024

Seemingly chomping at the bit, DMFI Wednesday touted the results of an internal poll showing Bush virtually tied with Bell. —Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 27 June 2024

Alex Eickhoff’s design shows a giant hippo ready to chomp on a truck. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

alteration of champ

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

chomp

verb

ˈchämp 

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