chomp

verb \ ˈchämp , ˈchȯmp \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

Definition of chomp

intransitive verb

1 : to chew or bite on something

2 : champ 2 —usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit

transitive verb

: to chew or bite on

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chomp

noun

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Examples of chomp in a Sentence

They were chomping burgers at a picnic.

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But Sevilla can't be underestimated and Vincenzo Montella's side will be chomping at the bit to end a run of just one win in their last six matches.

— SI.com, "Bayern Munich vs Sevilla Preview: First Leg Recap, Key Battle, Team News & More," 10 Apr. 2018
For more than a century, opening day in Washington afforded presidents an opportunity to mix with their constituents by tossing out the ceremonial first pitch, chomping on peanuts and crackerjacks and voicing an opinion about an umpire's call.

— chicagotribune.com, "Donald Trump's divisive decision to skip opening day," 5 Apr. 2018
The jersey-popping, gator-chomping, land-shark flashing guard catapulted to national fame during Mississippi’s SEC tournament title run in 2013.

— chris chase, For The Win, "The 15 best characters, memes and bawling adults from NCAA tournament history," 2 Apr. 2018
Unlike the mystery actress who chomped on Beyoncé, Tiffany Haddish is keeping her lips sealed.

— stephanie petit, PEOPLE.com, "Tiffany Haddish Says She Won't Reveal #WhoBitBeyoncé Because She Signed an NDA," 29 Mar. 2018
Sally chomps down on the fruit and blue gunk squirts out.

— rose minutaglio, Country Living, "Louisiana Man Uses Real Gator for Baby Gender Reveal—with Pregnant Girlfriend Standing Nearby," 27 Mar. 2018
Some kayaks that didn’t fit me felt like an alligator was chomping my lower back.

— tom stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "Kayak, SUP, canoe for escape hatch to freedom," 15 Feb. 2018
His counterpart, Brigitte, is much tougher, chomping speed pills and unafraid to use violence to make her hostages fall in line.

— katie walsh, latimes.com, "'7 Days in Entebbe' is a gripping true-life political thriller," 16 Mar. 2018
For large parts at Old Trafford, Salah, Firmino, Mane and co. struggled to get out of first gear and as such will be chomping at the bit to be unleashed onto Javi Garcia's injury hit Watford side.

— SI.com, "Liverpool vs Watford Preview: Classic Encounter, Key Battle, Team News, Prediction & More," 16 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of chomp

alteration of champ

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First Known Use: 1581

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