champ

Definitions


[tʃamp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a horse) make a noisy biting or chewing action

- fret impatiently
(e.g: he was already on the plane, champing to get off to Lagos)


Phrases:
- champ at the bit

Origin:
late Middle English: probably imitative


[tʃamp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a biting or chewing action


Phrases:
- champ at the bit

Origin:
late Middle English: probably imitative


[tʃamp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a champion
(e.g: he showed the style that was to turn him into a world champ)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: abbreviation


[tʃamp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an Irish dish of potatoes mashed with spring onions, butter, and milk
(e.g: he served up mounds of fresh creamy champ with roast lamb)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from champ




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