champ
1
[ champ, chomp ]
/ tʃæmp, tʃɒmp /
verb (used with object)
to bite upon or grind, especially impatiently: The horses champed the oats.
to crush with the teeth and chew vigorously or noisily; munch.
to mash; crush.
verb (used without object)
to make vigorous chewing or biting movements with the jaws and teeth.
noun
the act of champing.
Idioms for champ
champ at the bit,
to betray impatience, as to begin some action.
Also
chomp.
OTHER WORDS FROM champ
champ·er, noun champ·y, adjectiveWords nearby champ
Definition for champ (2 of 2)
champ
2
[ champ ]
/ tʃæmp /
noun Informal.
a champion.
Origin of champ
2
by shortening
Example sentences from the Web for champ
British Dictionary definitions for champ (1 of 2)
champ
1
/ (tʃæmp) /
verb
to munch (food) noisily like a horse
(when intr, often foll by on, at, etc)
to bite (something) nervously or impatiently; gnaw
champ at the bit or chafe at the bit informal
to be impatient to start work, a journey, etc
noun
the act or noise of champing
Ulster dialect
a dish, originating in Ireland, of mashed potatoes and spring onions or leeks
Derived forms of champ
champer, nounWord Origin for champ
C16: probably of imitative origin
British Dictionary definitions for champ (2 of 2)
Idioms and Phrases with champ
champ