champ

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die in einem Wettkampf oder Wettbewerb den ersten Platz belegt hat, sowie allgemein eine Person, die andere überragt oder anführt.

A noun referring to a person who has won first place in a competition or contest.

1. Winner of a competitionA2informal

   A person who has achieved first place in a contest, tournament, or championship.

   Champion

   • He was the champ of the boxing match.
   • The team celebrated their victory as the new champs.
   • She trained hard to become the champ of the chess tournament.

   Synonymechampionconquerormedalistnumber onetop dogvictorwinner

   Antonymeloser

• Laut kauen oder beißen, oft geräuschvoll; auch ungeduldig sein oder nach etwas gieren (besonders in der Wendung 'auf dem Zahnfleisch gehen' bzw. 'ungeduldig sein').

A verb meaning to bite or chew noisily, or to show impatience or eagerness (often used in the phrase 'champ at the bit').

1. Chew noisilyB2informal

   To bite or chew something repeatedly and often noisily.

   Laut schmatzen

   • The horse champed on its bit impatiently.
   • He was champing his gum loudly during the movie.
   • The dog champed at the bone for hours.

   Synonymechewchompcrunchgnawmunch

2. B2informal

   To show impatience or eagerness to begin or act, often used in the phrase 'champing at the bit'.

   Ungeduld zeigen

   • The team was champing at the bit to start the game.
   • She was champing at the bit to share her news.
   • The children were champing at the bit to open their presents.

   Synonymechafefretfumefussstew