Definition of "champ" []

• To bite or chew upon noisily. See Synonyms at bite. (verb-transitive)
• To work the jaws and teeth vigorously. (verb-intransitive)
• Champ at the bit To show impatience at being held back or delayed. (idiom)
• Informal A champion. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "So when it's noted that there is a defending champ in this year's provincial junior women's championship at Charleswood Curling Club, the term champ -- in all its singular glory"
• "The three-time Tour champ is now facing a two-year ban and losing his 2010 Tour victory, something he said is “intolerable.”"
• "The champ is giving the right, a little rope a dope, just before he pounds him and drops him for the knockout."