Pronunciation: /tʃæmp/

Definitions of champ

noun a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is the champ of his soccer team.

A2 She was crowned the champ of the baking competition.

B1 The reigning champ of the tournament is expected to defend his title.

B2 The champ of the boxing match celebrated his victory with a knockout punch.

C1 He is considered the champ of the industry for his innovative designs.

C2 The chess grandmaster is a true champ when it comes to strategic gameplay.

verb to defeat or surpass someone in a competition

Example Sentences

A1 He champs on his gum loudly.

A2 She champed down on the tough steak with determination.

B1 The team champed at the bit, eager to start the game.

B2 Despite the difficult conditions, he champed at the challenge and came out victorious.

C1 The CEO champed at the opportunity to expand the company globally.

C2 She champed at the bit to prove her worth in the competitive industry.

Examples of champ in a Sentence

formal The reigning champ will defend his title in the upcoming tournament.

informal Hey champ, good job on winning the game last night!

slang That guy is a total champ when it comes to fixing cars.

figurative She's a champ at handling difficult situations with grace.

Grammatical Forms of champ

past tense

champed

plural

champs

comparative

more champ

superlative

most champ

present tense

champ

future tense

will champ

perfect tense

have champed

continuous tense

champing

singular

champ

positive degree

champ

infinitive

to champ

gerund

champing

participle

champed

Origin and Evolution of champ

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'champ' originated from the Old French word 'champier', meaning to bite or chew noisily.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'champ' evolved to refer to the action of chewing or biting eagerly, and eventually came to mean to show off or boast about one's abilities, particularly in sports or competitions.