- champ⇄champ (1), verb, noun.
- champ⇄champ (2), noun.
(Informal.) champion (def. 1). - champ⇄expr. champ at the bit. See under bit (3).
- champ⇄noun the act of champing. Also, chomp.
- champ⇄v.i. to make biting and chewing movements with the jaws and teeth.
Ex. to champ with impatience. - champ⇄v.t. 1. to bite and chew noisily.
(SYN) munch.
2. to work (the bit) between the teeth repeatedly and impatiently.
Ex. The race horse champed its bit.
3. (Scottish.) to crush, mash, or trample.