champ

Definition

  • verb: to bite and chew on (something) in a noisy way
  • verb: to make biting or gnashing movements
  • usually used in the phrase 'champing at the bit'
  • synonyms: chomp, champion, mash

Examples

  • We've all been 'champing at the bit' to get started on the project.

  • this year's national basketball 'champs'

  • The horse was 'champing' its bit.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Word does get around, Ms Out-For-Herself. So you can dump on everyone here if you want, but you will not hurt me. Her name's Carla, by the way. Hey, champ. First night on call starts soon, huh? You must be excited. You betcha. About Mrs Pratt. I heard you wanted to put her (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1