chomp

verb

ˈchämp 

ˈchȯmp

chomped; chomping; chomps

intransitive verb

1

: to chew or bite on something

2

: champ sense 2

—usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit

transitive verb

: to chew or bite on

chomp noun

Synonyms

• bite (on)
• champ
• chaw
• chew
• crunch (on)
• gnaw (on)
• masticate
• nibble

Examples of chomp in a Sentence

They were chomping burgers at a picnic.

Recent Examples on the Web

Among the most grotesque scenes is the one in which Simon McBurney’s character chomps off the head of a live pigeon. —Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025

Here's everything to know about the deadly, fiery finale before chomping into season 3. —Skyler Trepel, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025

Chewing gives dogs a rush of endorphins, and chomping down on dental chew treats can be especially good for stimulating dogs indoors during particularly bad winter weather. —Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

When the owner of a silver carp by Fabergé, circa 1908, squeezes the bulging glass eyeballs, the guillotine mouth chomps the end of a cigar (Wartski, E13). —Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of champ

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for chomp

• comp
• pomp
• pompe
• romp
• stomp
• swamp

Kids Definition

chomp

verb

ˈchämp 

ˈchȯmp

1

: to chew or bite on something

2

: champ entry 1 sense 2

—usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit

chomp noun