Meaning & Definition of word "Champ"

Champ

/tʃæmp/

1. A champion; a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition.
- Example: After months of training, she finally became the champ of the local tennis tournament.
2. One who shows superiority in a particular area.
- Example: He was a champ in mathematics, consistently scoring the highest in his class.

1. To bite or chew on something noisily.
- Example: The dog was champing at the bit, eager to start its walk.
2. To make a sound by biting or chewing forcefully.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: An informal term for a friend or buddy.

● Example Sentence: I’m hanging out with my champs this weekend.

Meaning: Referring to someone who is exceptionally good at something.

● Example Sentence: He's a champ at video games.