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Definition of “champ

1champ1 (tʃæmpPronunciation for champ1

Definitions

verb

  1. to munch (food) noisily like a horse
  2.  when intr, often foll by on, at, etc to bite (something) nervously or impatiently; gnaw
  3. See champ at the bit

noun

  1. the act or noise of champing
  2. Northern Ireland dialect a dish, originating in Ireland, of mashed potatoes and spring onions or leeks

Alternative Forms

ˈchamper noun

Word Origin

C16: probably of imitative origin

2champ2 (tʃæmpPronunciation for champ2

Definitions

noun

  1. informal short for champion (sense 1)

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