chomp
2 synonyms for chomp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To bite or chew something noisily and heavily.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To bite or chew something noisily and heavily.
“The dog chomped down on its bone happily.”
How to use chomp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
chomp down on
chomp through
take a chomp
Etymology
An American variant of "champ" (to chew noisily), from Middle English champen.
Full origin of chomp →Frequently asked questions
What does “chomp” mean?
The word “chomp” means to bite or chew something noisily and heavily. In plain terms, to bite or chew loudly and forcefully.
How do you pronounce “chomp”?
“Chomp” is pronounced chomp (/t͡ʃɑmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “chomp” in a sentence?
Here is “chomp” used in a sentence: “The dog chomped down on its bone happily.”
What part of speech is “chomp”?
Depending on how it is used, “chomp” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “chomp” come from?
The word “chomp” comes from Middle English. An American variant of "champ" (to chew noisily), from Middle English champen.
How many meanings does “chomp” have?
“Chomp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bite or chew something noisily and heavily.
