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chomp·er | \ ˈchäm-pər 
, ˈchȯmp \
, ˈchȯmp \ plural chompers
Definition of chomper
1 informal : one who chomps or chomps on something
a cigar chomper The zesty crowds at sports events, circuses and saloons are the second largest group of [popcorn] chompers, while moviegoers gobble another 50 million pounds.— Patricia Linden
2 informal : tooth … have a mouthful of teeth, but each chomper is smaller than a grain of rice.— Peter Rowe —usually pluralWe all know that vanity can lead to its own clichés — from breast implants and tanning parlors to fake enamel chompers and hair transplants. — Women's Sports & Fitness
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The first known use of chomper was in 1852
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