chomped; chomping; chomps
1
: to chew or bite on something
2
: champ sense 2
—usually used in the phrase chomping at the bit
: to chew or bite on
chomp
noun
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Examples of chomp in a Sentence
They were chomping burgers at a picnic.
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Here's everything to know about the deadly, fiery finale before chomping into season 3.
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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
According to People magazine, Kelce chomped down on a 24-ounce dry-aged porterhouse steak, lobster mac and cheese and broccolini, with a filet on the side.
—Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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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
According to People magazine, Kelce chomped down on a 24-ounce dry-aged porterhouse steak, lobster mac and cheese and broccolini, with a filet on the side.
—Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Chomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chomp. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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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
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