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champing Definition and Meaning in English (champing definition)

verb
Synonyms:munchinggnawing
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Champing definition: The act of making a noisy biting or chewing action, typically by an animal, especially a horse.

Definitions of Champing

  1. 1verb

    The act of making a noisy biting or chewing action, typically by an animal, especially a horse.

  2. 2verb(colloquial)

    To show impatience or eagerness to start an activity, often used in the idiom 'champing at the bit'.

Example Sentences

casual

“The horse was champing at the bit, eager to start the race.”

casual

“He was champing at the bit to get started on the new project.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivechamp
third person singularchamps
past tensechamped
past participlechamped
agent nounchamper

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Champing definition: The act of making a noisy biting or chewing action, typically by an animal, especially a horse.
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'Champing' translates to 'champing' in English. Champing definition: The act of making a noisy biting or chewing action, typically by an animal, especially a horse.
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