champ

/tʃæmp/
verb
  1. To chew or bite noisily or eagerly.
    • The horse champed at its bit, eager to run.
    • He champed his way through a thick steak.
    • The dog champed on the bone with great enthusiasm.
  2. To show impatience or eagerness, especially by making chewing motions (often in 'champ at the bit').
    • The team is champing at the bit to start the game.
    • The kids were champing at the bit to open their presents.
    • She champed at the bit while waiting for the results.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A champion, especially in sports or competition.
    • She became the spelling bee champ at age ten.
    • The chess champ defeated all challengers.
    • He was the boxing champ for three years in a row.
  2. A winner or top performer in any field.
    • The company named him the productivity champ.
    • Our dog is the champ of the local agility contest.
    • She's the sales champ of the month again.
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