chomped; chomping; chomps
1
: to chew or bite on something
2
: champ sense 2
—usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit
: to chew or bite on
chomp
noun
Examples of chomp in a Sentence
They were chomping burgers at a picnic.
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The researchers didn’t find any evidence of gnawing, which further supports the hypothesis that a caiman had chomped down on it.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
For most species, this would involve inserting one of three different-sized PVC tubes (for different-sized sharks) that seawater would be pumped through to keep the shark breathing and give them something to chomp down on.
—ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth is now in theaters nationwide, and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages are chomping at the bit to see the latest thriller.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 3 July 2025
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Naturally, DC Comics fans are chomping at the bit for more information about Supe's new adventure, and one star is more than willing to give them a few spoilers.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
For most species, this would involve inserting one of three different-sized PVC tubes (for different-sized sharks) that seawater would be pumped through to keep the shark breathing and give them something to chomp down on.
—ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth is now in theaters nationwide, and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages are chomping at the bit to see the latest thriller.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 3 July 2025
More Entertainment: 'Fantastic Four' Confirms Classic Villain Will Make MCU Debut
Naturally, DC Comics fans are chomping at the bit for more information about Supe's new adventure, and one star is more than willing to give them a few spoilers.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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“Chomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chomp. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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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
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