chomp

UK: tʃɒmp | US: tʃɑːmp

Definition

  1. vt./vi. to chew or bite noisily

  2. n. the act or sound of chewing loudly

Structure

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Etymology

"Chomp" is an onomatopoeic word imitating the sound of vigorous chewing. First recorded in the 17th century, it likely evolved from the earlier variant "champ" (also imitative). Such words resist morpheme breakdown as their form directly mirrors auditory perception rather than structural composition.

Examples

  1. The horse chomped on the fresh hay greedily.

  2. Stop chomping your gum so loudly during the meeting.

  3. We heard the alligator’s jaws chomp shut.

  4. She gave the apple a quick chomp before continuing her story.

  5. The toddler laughed while chomping on a cookie.