Champ ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Champ ( verb )

To bite or chew noisily.

Origin:

Late 19th century, of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The horse champed on its bit impatiently.
2. He could hear the sound of his father champing on his cigar.
3. She champed on her pencil as she thought about the math problem.
4. The dog champed eagerly on its treat.
5. The prisoner champed on his bread, grateful for the small meal.

(As a noun)

Champ ( noun )

To bite or chew noisily.

Origin:

Late 19th century, of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The horse champed on its bit impatiently.
2. He could hear the sound of his father champing on his cigar.
3. She champed on her pencil as she thought about the math problem.
4. The dog champed eagerly on its treat.
5. The prisoner champed on his bread, grateful for the small meal.