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English

chomp

|chomp|

B2

🇺🇸

/tʃɑmp/

🇬🇧

/tʃɒmp/

chew noisily

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chomp' originates from the English dialect word 'champ,' which meant 'to chew noisily.'

Historical Evolution

'champ' transformed into the modern English word 'chomp' in the 19th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to chew noisily,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of chewing or biting something.

He took a big chomp out of the apple.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to chew or bite on something noisily or vigorously.

The dog chomped on the bone happily.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35