n.
Pronunciation: ' champ, ' chämp, ' cho ̇ mp
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English chammen, champen
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1 : CHOMP
2 : MASH , TRAMPLE
intransitive verb
1 : to make biting or gnashing movements
2 : to show impatience of delay or restraint ― usually used in the phrase champing at the bit <he was champ ing at the bit to begin>