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chomp
verb
[ tʃɒmp ]
• munch or chew noisily or vigorously.
• "she chomped on a roll"
chomp
noun
• a chewing noise or action.
Origin:
mid 17th century: imitative.
Phrases
chomp at the bit
• be restlessly impatient to start doing something.
"some students are chomping at the bit to learn"