Champing

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæmpɪŋ/

Champing (verb)

  1. To bite or chew something noisily, often because of impatience or excitement.

Examples

  • The horse was champing at the bit, eager to start the race.
  • The horse was champing at the bit, eager to run.

Common collocations: champing at the bit, impatiently champing

Synonyms of Champing

Neutral

Antonyms of Champing

  • — Opposite action of chewing, ejecting food.
  • — Completing the act of eating, opposite of chewing.