Champed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈchamp/

Meaning & Definition of Champed

Champed (verb)

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

Champed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to crush or grind with the teeth

    "kept champing a cigar as he barked out orders"

    similar: bit (on), chawed, chewed, chomped (on), crunched (on), gnawed (on), masticated, nibbled, sank one's teeth into
    related: ruminated, munched, noshed, snacked, ate, consumed, ingested, swallowed, bolted, devoured, gobbled (up or down), gorged, gulped, scarfed, scoffed, wolfed, nipped, pecked (at), picked (at), gummed, mumbled

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

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

    similar: stamped, stomped, tramped, trampled, tromped
    related: overrode, ran down, ran over, stepped (on), mashed, pulped, smashed, squashed, squelched, booted, hoofed, kicked

Related Entry: Champ (verb)

Champ is a different word from Champed. The synonyms below are for champ, not for champed.

  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 Champed. The synonyms below are for champing at the bit, not for champed.

  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 Champed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Champed:

bit (on), chawed, chewed, chomped (on), crunched (on), gnawed (on), masticated, nibbled, stamped, stomped, tramped, trampled, tromped, sank one's teeth into

Related Words for Champed

ruminated, munched, noshed, snacked, ate, consumed, ingested, swallowed, bolted, devoured, gobbled (up or down), gorged, gulped, scarfed, scoffed, wolfed, nipped, pecked (at), picked (at), gummed, mumbled, overrode, ran down, ran over, stepped (on), mashed, pulped, smashed, squashed, squelched

Word Forms of Champed

Inflections: champing, champs

Origin & Etymology of Champed

Middle English chammen, champen

First known use: 1530t

Frequently Asked Questions about Champed

What does "Champed" mean?

"Champed" means chomp. As a verb, it is defined as: chomp. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Champed"?

Other words for "Champed" include bit (on), chawed, chewed, chomped (on), crunched (on), gnawed (on), masticated and nibbled. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Champed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Champed"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Champed". Common alternatives include bit (on), chawed, chewed, chomped (on), crunched (on), gnawed (on), masticated, nibbled, stamped and stomped.

How do you use "Champed" in a sentence?

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

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

"Champed" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Champed"?

"Champed" is pronounced /ˈchamp/.

What is the origin of the word "Champed"?

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

What is another word for "Champed" meaning "to crush or grind with the teeth"?

When "Champed" (verb) means to crush or grind with the teeth, synonyms include bit (on), chawed, chewed, chomped (on), crunched (on) and gnawed (on).