chimps
word · lemma: chimp
Definition
Short for 'chimpanzees', which are intelligent animals closely related to humans. 'Chimps' is the informal plural form.
Usage & Nuances
'Chimps' is informal, used mostly in conversation or when talking to children. The formal word is 'chimpanzees'. Often used in phrases like 'wild chimps' or 'chimps at the zoo'. Never used as a scientific term.
Spanish: chimpancésPortuguese (BR): chimpanzésPortuguese (PT): chimpanzésChinese (Simplified): 黑猩猩Chinese (Traditional): 黑猩猩Hindi: चिंपैंजीArabic: الشمبانزيBengali: শিম্প - বনমানুষ (chimpanzee)Russian: шимпанзеJapanese: チンパンジーVietnamese: tinh tinhKorean: 침팬지Turkish: şempanzeUrdu: چمپینزیIndonesian: simpanse
Example Sentences
Chimps are very intelligent animals.
basic
You can see chimps at the zoo.
basic
Some chimps use sticks to catch termites.
natural
Chimps eat fruit, leaves, and insects.
basic
Did you know chimps can learn simple sign language?
natural
In the wild, chimps live in large, social groups.
natural