Chomp

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /tʃɒmp/
• US enPR: chŏmp, IPA: /t͡ʃɔmp/
• Rhymes: -É’mp

Origin

U.S. regional variation of “champ” (verb)

Full definition of chomp

Noun

1. The act of chomping see below

Verb

1. (intransitive) To bite or munch loudly or heavily.
2. (transitive) To chew something loudly or heavily.The dog chomped the treat and swallowed it in one gulp.

Related terms

• chomp at the bit
• chompy