chomp

verb

ˈchämp How to pronounce chomp (audio)
ˈchȯmp
chomped; chomping; chomps

intransitive verb

1
: to chew or bite on something
2
: champ sense 2
—usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit

transitive verb

: to chew or bite on
chomp noun

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Examples of chomp in a Sentence

They were chomping burgers at a picnic.
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Jonathan chomps at the air, expecting Hollins to feed him pears, cucumbers or carrots. — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2026 But the decision to portray an unemployed moocher as a young, white, cheeseball-chomping gamer named Brad upset some conservative commentators last week. — Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 But the decision to portray an unemployed moocher as a young, White, cheeseball-chomping gamer named Brad upset some conservative commentators last week. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Maye has to be chomping at the bit to get back into this game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chomp

Word History

Etymology

alteration of champ

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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The first known use of chomp was in 1645

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chomp

verb
ˈchämp How to pronounce chomp (audio)
ˈchȯmp
1
: to chew or bite on something
2
: champ entry 1 sense 2
—usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit
chomp noun
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