I. ˈchamp, ˈchämp, ˈchȯmp 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
II. ˈchamp noun
Date: 1868
: champion