Synonyms for champ


Grammar : Verb
Spell : champ, chomp
Phonetic Transcription : tʃæmp, tʃɒmp


Définition of champ

Origin :
  • 1868, American English abbreviation of champion (n.).
  • verb chew
Example sentences :
  • Shall we subdue our strength, and champ a bit, and serve his pride?
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • "Guess we've got to take it on then and 'champ'," murmured Delia.
  • Extract from : « The Jolliest School of All » by Angela Brazil
  • She was to be seen, in July, 1790, digging the soil of the Champ de Mars.
  • Extract from : « The Gods are Athirst » by Anatole France
  • Pop Monroe was trying for just one solid blow to slow down the Champ.
  • Extract from : « Vital Ingredient » by Gerald Vance
  • It was not long after midnight the next day that Champ Lee reached the ranch.
  • Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine
  • “How does Champ like being in the sheep business,” Norris said to the girl.
  • Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine
  • While I champ the bit of circumstance, he scourges and goads me with the spur of fact.
  • Extract from : « The World I Live In » by Helen Keller
  • "Champ's worried about something," he said to himself; he was making fast the boat.
  • Extract from : « Flamsted quarries » by Mary E. Waller
  • An' I was thinkin', too, what Champ said to me thet very night.
  • Extract from : « Flamsted quarries » by Mary E. Waller
  • Away with them—I care not to ride a horse that has not spirit enough to champ the bit!
  • Extract from : « Love and Intrigue » by Friedrich Schiller

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