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 of chomp

• chew
• bite (on)
• gnaw (on)
• crunch (on)

Examples of chomp in a Sentence

They were chomping burgers at a picnic.

Recent Examples on the Web

The actress knows that audiences are likely chomping at the bit to find out what happens next. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

The urchins will continue to chomp their way through the kelp forests of Sea Ranch. — Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Hayter’s portrait of the young princess shows Dash at her feet, happily chomping on her gloves. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

The city has already deployed goats to chomp away at invasive brush along the hillsides, but Cosgrove, who wrote Measure M, said more work is necessary to protect the community. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of champ

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for chomp

• comp
• pomp
• pompe
• romp
• stomp
• swamp

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