champ

[ champ, chomp ]

/ tʃæmp, tʃɒmp /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR champ ON THESAURUS.COM

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.

Origin of champ

1520–30; perhaps akin to chap¹; see chop¹

OTHER WORDS FROM champ

champer, nounchampy, adjective

Words nearby champ

Chamonix, Chamorro, Chamos, chamosite, chamotte, champ, champac, champagne, Champagne-Ardenne, champagne socialist, champaign

Definition for champ (2 of 2)

champ²

[ champ ]

/ tʃæmp /

noun Informal.

a champion.

Origin of champ

By shortening

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Example sentences from the Web for champ

On top of looking dashing, it also moved like a champ, due to the brilliant construction of polyester, elastane, and nylon.
Our Gear Guy's 5 Favorite Running Tees|Joe Jackson|October 5, 2020|Outside Online
The best bet is that we’re going back to the future, and value will repeat as champ.
The champ’s big comeback: Why beaten-down value stocks are poised to thrive|Shawn Tully|August 18, 2020|Fortune
The reigning Emmy champ coming off her best season yet on The Good Wife, Margulies could very well set that record, too.
Jennifer Aniston, Oscar Nominee? 5 Takeaways from the 2015 SAG Award Nominations|Kevin Fallon|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The clock strikes zero, and the champ is still the champ, 61-56.
How to Stomach a Hot Dog Eating Contest|Robert Silverman|July 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Champ refers to a field, Bertin was likely the original owner of that field, and the name still holds today.
The Next UNESCO World Heritage Site: Burgundy’s Pinot Noir Country?|Jordan Salcito|May 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He assured me that Hillary was a champ when it came to separating her public service from her private practice.
Better Than Fiction: The Rise, Fall, And Return of Webb Hubbell|Lloyd Grove|May 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now shaken from his reverie, stunned, Paterno walked over to the golf cart and crouched and shook the hand of the champ.
The Stacks: The True Greatness of Muhammad Ali|Peter Richmond|February 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The earth from the citadel was carted to the Champ de Mars to increase its size and to build it up.
Montreal 1535-1914, Volume II (of 2)|William Henry Atherton
First there had been Champ's instant distrust of Mr. Furnay and Bivins, and his attempt to rout them for the aliens they were.
Clean Break|Roger Dee
The site was known in long-past days as the Champ de lEvque—the bishops field.
Historic Paris|Jetta S. Wolff
The Pole-axe was a weapon in great request for jousting on foot, in the champ clos.
Armour & Weapons|Charles John Ffoulkes
While I champ the bit of circumstance, he scourges and goads me with the spur of fact.
The World I Live In|Helen Keller

British Dictionary definitions for champ (1 of 2)

champ¹

/ (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, noun

Word Origin for champ

C16: probably of imitative origin

British Dictionary definitions for champ (2 of 2)

champ²

/ (tʃæmp) /

noun

informal short for champion (def. 1)

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Idioms and Phrases with champ

champ

In addition to the idiom beginning with champ

champ at the bit

also see:

like a champ

单词	champ
释义	champ ¹ [ champ, chomp ] / tʃæmp, tʃɒmp / SEE SYNONYMS FOR champ ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of champ ¹ 1520–30; perhaps akin to chap¹; see chop¹ OTHER WORDS FROM champ champer, nounchampy, adjective Words nearby champ Chamonix, Chamorro, Chamos, chamosite, chamotte, champ, champac, champagne, Champagne-Ardenne, champagne socialist, champaign Definition for champ (2 of 2) champ² [ champ ] / tʃæmp / noun Informal. a champion. Origin of champ ² By shortening Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for champ On top of looking dashing, it also moved like a champ, due to the brilliant construction of polyester, elastane, and nylon. Our Gear Guy's 5 Favorite Running Tees\|Joe Jackson\|October 5, 2020\|Outside Online The best bet is that we’re going back to the future, and value will repeat as champ. The champ’s big comeback: Why beaten-down value stocks are poised to thrive\|Shawn Tully\|August 18, 2020\|Fortune The reigning Emmy champ coming off her best season yet on The Good Wife, Margulies could very well set that record, too. Jennifer Aniston, Oscar Nominee? 5 Takeaways from the 2015 SAG Award Nominations\|Kevin Fallon\|December 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The clock strikes zero, and the champ is still the champ, 61-56. How to Stomach a Hot Dog Eating Contest\|Robert Silverman\|July 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Champ refers to a field, Bertin was likely the original owner of that field, and the name still holds today. The Next UNESCO World Heritage Site: Burgundy’s Pinot Noir Country?\|Jordan Salcito\|May 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He assured me that Hillary was a champ when it came to separating her public service from her private practice. Better Than Fiction: The Rise, Fall, And Return of Webb Hubbell\|Lloyd Grove\|May 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Now shaken from his reverie, stunned, Paterno walked over to the golf cart and crouched and shook the hand of the champ. The Stacks: The True Greatness of Muhammad Ali\|Peter Richmond\|February 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The earth from the citadel was carted to the Champ de Mars to increase its size and to build it up. Montreal 1535-1914, Volume II (of 2)\|William Henry Atherton First there had been Champ's instant distrust of Mr. Furnay and Bivins, and his attempt to rout them for the aliens they were. Clean Break\|Roger Dee The site was known in long-past days as the Champ de lEvque—the bishops field. Historic Paris\|Jetta S. Wolff The Pole-axe was a weapon in great request for jousting on foot, in the champ clos. Armour & Weapons\|Charles John Ffoulkes While I champ the bit of circumstance, he scourges and goads me with the spur of fact. The World I Live In\|Helen Keller British Dictionary definitions for champ (1 of 2) champ¹ / (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, noun Word Origin for champ C16: probably of imitative origin British Dictionary definitions for champ (2 of 2) champ² / (tʃæmp) / noun informal short for champion (def. 1) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with champ champ In addition to the idiom beginning with champ champ at the bit also see: like a champ The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to champ chomp, gnaw, gnash, bite, munch, grind, masticate, chump, manducate
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champ

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verb (used without object)

noun

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Definition for champ (2 of 2)

noun Informal.

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verb

noun

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noun

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