champ
verb
[ tʃamp ]
• (of a horse) make a noisy biting or chewing action.
• fret impatiently.
• "he was already on the plane, champing to get off to Lagos"
champ
noun
• a biting or chewing action.
Origin:
late Middle English: probably imitative.
champ
noun
• a champion.
• "he showed the style that was to turn him into a world champ"
Origin:
mid 19th century: abbreviation.
champ
noun
• an Irish dish of potatoes mashed with spring onions, butter, and milk.
• "he served up mounds of fresh creamy champ with roast lamb"
Origin:
late 19th century: from champ1.
