Champ

/tʃæmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A champion; a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition.

After months of training, she finally became the champ of the local tennis tournament.

One who shows superiority in a particular area.

He was a champ in mathematics, consistently scoring the highest in his class.

verb

To bite or chew on something noisily.

The dog was champing at the bit, eager to start its walk.

To make a sound by biting or chewing forcefully.

The horse began to champ on the bit, signaling its readiness to move.

Middle English 'champen', from Old French 'champion', also related to Latin 'campio'.

local champ

A person who is local champion in a specific area or field.

close the champ

To succeed or excel in a situation, often unexpectedly.

championship

The contest for the title of champion.

champion

A person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else.

championing

The act of supporting or defending a cause or person.

An informal term for a friend or buddy.

I’m hanging out with my champs this weekend.

Referring to someone who is exceptionally good at something.

He's a champ at video games.