noun
chomping
Chomping (noun) means the action or sound of biting and chewing noisily. Example: “The chomping of the horses eating hay filled the stable.”
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The action or sound of biting and chewing noisily.
"The chomping of the horses eating hay filled the stable."
How to use chomping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNoisy biting or chewing, often used in "chomping at the bit" (eager to start).
Common pairings
chomping at the bit
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Word forms
- Plural
- chompings
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Rhymes for chomping
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What does “chomping” mean?
The word “chomping” means the action or sound of biting and chewing noisily. In plain terms, noisy biting or chewing, often used in "chomping at the bit" (eager to start).
How do you use “chomping” in a sentence?
Here is “chomping” used in a sentence: “The chomping of the horses eating hay filled the stable.”
What part of speech is “chomping”?
“Chomping” is a noun.
What is the meaning of chomping?
"chomping" (noun) means the action or sound of biting and chewing noisily.
