Champ — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈchamp/

Meaning & Definition of Champ

Champ (verb)

  1. chomp
  2. mash, trample
  3. to make biting or gnashing movements

Champ (noun)

  1. champion

Champ (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the person who comes in first in a competition

    "the wrestling champ"

    similar: champion, titleholder, titlist, victor, winner
    related: cochampion, cowinner, placer, finalist, quarterfinalist, semifinalist, medalist, prizewinner, megastar, star, superstar, world-beater
    near: loser

Champ (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to crush or grind with the teeth

    "kept champing a cigar as he barked out orders"

    similar: bite (on), chaw, chew, chomp (on), crunch (on), gnaw (on), masticate, nibble, sink one's teeth into
    related: ruminate, munch, nosh, snack, consume, eat, ingest, swallow, bolt, devour, gobble (up or down), gorge, gulp, scarf, scoff, wolf, nip, peck (at), pick (at), gum, mumble

  2. to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure

    "watch the horses so they don't champ the flower beds"

    similar: stamp, stomp, tramp, trample, tromp
    related: override, run down, run over, step (on), mash, pulp, smash, squash, squelch, boot, hoof, kick

Related Entry: Champing at the bit (phrase)

Champing at the bit is a different word from Champ. The synonyms below are for champing at the bit, not for champ.

  1. showing urgent desire or interest

    "By Friday we were champing at the bit to set out on our vacation."

    similar: agog, antsy, anxious, ardent, athirst, avid, crazy, desirous, eager, enthused, enthusiastic, excited, geeked (slang), great, greedy, gung ho, hepped up, hopped-up, hot, hungry, impatient, juiced, keen, nuts, pumped, raring, solicitous, stoked (slang), thirsty, voracious, wild
    related: engaged, interested, happy, hung up, obsessed, ambitious, appetent, covetous, craving, hankering, longing, pining, breathless, restive, restless, amenable, disposed, game, glad, inclined, ready, unreluctant, willing
    opposite: apathetic, indifferent, uneager, unenthusiastic
    near: casual, incurious, insouciant, nonchalant, unconcerned, uninterested, aloof, detached, disinterested, impassive, stolid, halfhearted, lackadaisical, languid, languorous, lukewarm, spiritless, averse, disinclined, hesitant, loath, reluctant, unwilling

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Champ

The most common words with a similar meaning to Champ:

champion, titleholder, titlist, victor, winner, bite (on), chaw, chew, chomp (on), crunch (on), gnaw (on), masticate, nibble, stamp, stomp, tramp, trample, tromp, sink one's teeth into

Related Words for Champ

cochampion, cowinner, placer, finalist, quarterfinalist, semifinalist, medalist, prizewinner, megastar, star, superstar, world-beater, ruminate, munch, nosh, snack, consume, eat, ingest, swallow, bolt, devour, gobble (up or down), gorge, gulp, scarf, scoff, wolf, nip, peck (at)

Near Antonyms of Champ

loser

Word Forms of Champ

Inflections: champed, champing, champs

Origin & Etymology of Champ

Middle English chammen, champen

First known use: 1530t

Frequently Asked Questions about Champ

What does "Champ" mean?

"Champ" means chomp. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: chomp. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Champ"?

Other words for "Champ" include champion, titleholder, titlist, victor, winner, bite (on), chaw and chew. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Champ" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Champ"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Champ". Common alternatives include champion, titleholder, titlist, victor, winner, bite (on), chaw, chew, chomp (on) and crunch (on).

How do you use "Champ" in a sentence?

Examples of "Champ" in a sentence: "the wrestling champ"; "kept champing a cigar as he barked out orders"; "watch the horses so they don't champ the flower beds".

Is "Champ" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Champ" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Champ"?

"Champ" is pronounced /ˈchamp/.

What is the origin of the word "Champ"?

"Champ" comes from Middle English chammen, champen. First known use: 1530t.

What is another word for "Champ" meaning "the person who comes in first in a competition"?

When "Champ" (noun) means the person who comes in first in a competition, synonyms include champion, titleholder, titlist, victor and winner.