champ

[tʃæmp]

champ Definition

  • 1to bite or chew on something noisily
  • 2to win a competition or be the best in a particular area
  • 3a champion

Using champ: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "champ" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was champing on his gum while waiting for the bus.

  • Example

    The horse champed at the bit, eager to start the race.

  • Example

    She champed her way through the tough meat.

  • Example

    He is the reigning champ of the competition.

champ Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for champ

Antonyms for champ

Phrases with champ

  • to be impatient and eager to do something

    Example

    The kids were champing at the bit to open their presents on Christmas morning.

  • to have expensive tastes but not enough money to afford them

    Example

    She always wants to buy designer clothes, but she has champagne taste on a beer budget.

  • champ it up

    to behave in an exaggeratedly effeminate or camp manner

    Example

    He champed it up at the party, wearing a pink feather boa and singing show tunes.

Origins of champ

shortened form of 'champion'

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Summary: champ in Brief

The term 'champ' [tʃæmp] can be used as a verb to describe biting or chewing noisily, as in 'She champed her way through the tough meat.' It can also mean to win a competition or be the best in a particular area, as in 'He is the reigning champ of the competition.' As a noun, it refers to a champion. 'Champ' extends into phrases like 'champ at the bit,' denoting impatience, and 'champagne taste on a beer budget,' referring to expensive tastes without the means to afford them.

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