~ 1
■ verb
1》 munch enthusiastically or noisily.
↘(of a horse) make a noisy biting or chewing action.
2》 fret impatiently.
Phrases
~ (or chafe ) at the bit be restlessly impatient to start doing something.
Origin
ME: prob. imitative.
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~ 2
■ noun informal a ~ion.