Champ
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃæmp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Champ is a noun meaning (colloquial) Clipping of champion.
Meaning
(colloquial) Clipping of champion.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, in the plural) Clipping of championship.
- (informal) Buddy, sport, mate. (as a term of address)
- (informal) To act or behave like a champ; to endure. [with it or up]
- (Ireland) A dish comprising mashed potato and chopped scallions.
- (ambitransitive) To bite or chew, especially noisily or impatiently.
- (informal) Champagne.
- (architecture, obsolete or rare) The field or ground on which carving appears in relief.
Example Sentences
Whatcha doing, champ?
The team failed to make it to the Champs.
They began […] irefully to champ upon the bit.
Just take it easy and make sure you don't champ it like a slider.
Word Forms
- champs
- champing
- champed
- champe
Synonyms for champ
Depending on context, synonyms include poundies, champion, chomp.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include champion, chomp, caller, area, sphere, beacon.
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