How Do You Spell CHOMP?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɒmp] (IPA)

The word "chomp" is a verb meaning to bite down hard. It is spelled with the letters C, H, O, M, and P. The IPA phonetic transcription for "chomp" is /tʃɒmp/. The first sound, /tʃ/, is a combination of the "ch" sound like in chalk, and the "j" sound like in jump. The next sound /ɒ/ is like in lot or hot, followed by the sound /m/ like in mother. The final sound /p/ is pronounced like the first sound in popcorn.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Idioms
Similar spelling words
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CHOMP Meaning and Definition

  1. Chomp [ verb ] (chomps, chomping, chomped)

    1. To bite, chew, or eat something with forceful and vigorous movements of the jaws.

    Example: The hungry child began to chomp on a large apple.

    2. (informal) To consume food noisily and enthusiastically; to eat eagerly and voraciously.

    Example: The football fans gathered around, chomping on hot dogs and hamburgers during the tailgate party.

    3. (informal) To excessively or mindlessly chew or gnaw on something, often due to nervousness or anxiety.

    Example: The student nervously chomped on the end of his pen during the exam.

    4. (informal) To crush or crushingly defeat someone or something in a confrontational situation, such as in a competitive game or argument.

    Example: The chess grandmaster chomped his opponent with a brilliant series of moves.

    5. [ metaphorical usage ] (informal) To seize or seize upon something eagerly or impatiently, often in a figurative sense.

    Example: The proposal was immediately chomped on by investors, who saw great potential in the business idea.

    Overall, chomp typically refers to the action of biting or chewing something strongly or voraciously, often associated with enjoyment or enthusiasm. It can also be used metaphorically to describe seizing upon something eagerly or crushing defeat in a competitive context.

Common Misspellings for CHOMP

Etymology of CHOMP

The word "chomp" is of uncertain etymology. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, and its origin is not definitively known. However, there are a few theories about its etymology:

1. Onomatopoeic Origin: Some linguists argue that "chomp" is an onomatopoeic word derived from the sound of biting or chewing, similar to words like "crunch" or "munch".

2. Scottish Origin: Another theory suggests that "chomp" might come from the Scottish word "champ", which means "to chew noisily". The transition from "champ" to "chomp" could be due to dialectal differences or regional pronunciations.

3. Combination of Chew and Stomp: Another hypothesis is that "chomp" is a blend of the words "chew" and "stomp".

Idioms with the word CHOMP

  • chomp at the bit, at champ at the bit The idiom "chomp at the bit" or "champ at the bit" refers to a person's state of impatience or eager anticipation to begin or do something. It originates from the behavior of horses biting or chewing on a bit in their mouths due to excitement or restlessness, especially when held back or restrained. Thus, the idiom describes the agitation and eagerness of a person who is eager to take action or start a task but is currently held back or unable to proceed.
  • chomp at the bit The idiom "chomp at the bit" is used to describe someone who is eagerly impatient and eager to start or do something. It often refers to a person who is unable to contain their excitement or impatience, much like a horse that is literally chomping (biting down on) its restraining bit in anticipation of being allowed to run.

Similar spelling words for CHOMP

Plural form of CHOMP is CHOMPS

Conjugate verb Chomp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have chomped
you would have chomped
he/she/it would have chomped
we would have chomped
they would have chomped
I would have chomp
you would have chomp
he/she/it would have chomp
we would have chomp
they would have chomp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been chomping
you would have been chomping
he/she/it would have been chomping
we would have been chomping
they would have been chomping

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would chomp
you would chomp
he/she/it would chomp
we would chomp
they would chomp

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be chomping
you would be chomping
he/she/it would be chomping
we would be chomping
they would be chomping

FUTURE

I will chomp
you will chomp
he/she/it will chomp
we will chomp
they will chomp

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be chomping
you will be chomping
he/she/it will be chomping
we will be chomping
they will be chomping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chomped
you will have chomped
he/she/it will have chomped
we will have chomped
they will have chomped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been chomping
you will have been chomping
he/she/it will have been chomping
we will have been chomping
they will have been chomping

IMPERATIVE

you chomp
we let´s chomp

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to chomp

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was chomping
you were chomping
he/she/it was chomping
we were chomping
they were chomping

PAST PARTICIPLE

chomped

PAST PERFECT

I had chomped
you had chomped
he/she/it had chomped
we had chomped
they had chomped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been chomping
you had been chomping
he/she/it had been chomping
we had been chomping
they had been chomping

PRESENT

I chomp
you chomp
he/she/it chomps
we chomp
they chomp

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am chomping
you are chomping
he/she/it is chomping
we are chomping
they are chomping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

chomping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chomped
you have chomped
he/she/it has chomped
we have chomped
they have chomped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been chomping
you have been chomping
he/she/it has been chomping
we have been chomping
they have been chomping

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it chomp

SIMPLE PAST

I chomped
you chomped
he/she/it chomped
we chomped
they chomped

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