Champing Meaning in English
word · lemma: champ
Definition
'Champing' means chewing noisily or impatiently, especially used for horses or sometimes people eating loudly. It can also mean to show impatience while waiting.
Usage & Nuances
'Champing' is formal or literary for chewing noisily, mostly used for horses ('champing at the bit'). Rarely used in everyday English for people; more common as an idiom meaning eager or impatient ('champing at the bit' = can't wait). Often confused with 'chomping' in casual speech.
Example Sentences
The horse was champing its bit impatiently.
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He was champing loudly on his food.
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The cows were champing grass in the field.
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The kids were champing at the bit to open their presents.
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Stop champing so much, you’re making a lot of noise.
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While waiting, she was champing her gum with a bored look.
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