Champ: meaning, definitions and examples
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champ
[ tʃæmp ]
sports competition
A 'champ' is a term used to refer to a champion, an individual who has won a competition or contest, particularly in sports. This term emphasizes victory and skill, often associated with excellence in performance. Champions are celebrated for their hard work, dedication, and achievements in their respective fields. The word can also be used more broadly to denote someone who advocates for a particular cause or person.
Synonyms
champion, hero, titleholder, victor, winner.
Examples of usage
- She is the reigning champ of the tournament.
- The champ celebrated his victory with his teammates.
- After years of hard work, he finally became a champ.
- Everyone looks up to her as a true champ in her sport.
supporting cause
To 'champ' can also mean to advocate or support a cause, policy, or individual strongly. When someone champions an issue, they actively promote and defend it, often taking a leading role in raising awareness. This usage highlights a commitment to social, political, or community-related efforts.
Synonyms
advocate, defend, promote, support.
Examples of usage
- He champs for environmental sustainability.
- She has always champed for equal rights.
- They are known to champ for education reform.
- The organization champs for the rights of the underprivileged.
Translations
Translations of the word "champ" in other languages:
🇵🇹 campeão
- campeão (спорт)
- campeão (переможець)
🇮🇳 चैंपियन
- विजेता
- चैंपियन (खेल)
🇩🇪 Meister
- Champion
- Sieger
🇮🇩 juara
- pemenang
- juara (olahraga)
🇺🇦 чемпіон
- переможець
- чемпіон (спорт)
🇵🇱 mistrz
- zwycięzca
- mistrz (sport)
🇯🇵 チャンピオン
- 勝者
- チャンピオン (スポーツ)
🇫🇷 champion
- vainqueur
- champion (sport)
🇪🇸 campeón
- ganador
- campeón (deporte)
🇹🇷 şampiyon
- kazanan
- şampiyon (spor)
🇰🇷 챔피언
- 우승자
- 챔피언 (스포츠)
🇸🇦 بطل
- فائز
- بطل (رياضة)
🇨🇿 šampion
- vítěz
- šampion (sport)
🇸🇰 šampión
- víťaz
- šampión (šport)
🇨🇳 冠军
- 胜利者
- 冠军 (体育)
🇸🇮 šampion
- zmagovalec
- šampion (šport)
🇮🇸 meistari
- sigurvegari
- meistari (íþrótt)
🇰🇿 чемпион
- жеңімпаз
- чемпион (спорт)
🇬🇪 ჩემპიონი
- გამარჯვებული
- ჩემპიონი (სპორტი)
🇦🇿 çempion
- qalib
- çempion (idman)
🇲🇽 campeón
- ganador
- campeón (deporte)
Etymology
The word 'champ' is derived from the Middle English 'champioun', which in turn comes from the Old French 'champion'. The Old French term has roots in the Latin 'campio', which comes from 'campus', meaning 'field'. This Latin origin reflects a historical connection to battlefields where champions would emerge from contests of strength and valor. Over time, 'champ' has evolved in usage, extending beyond literal battles to encompass modern competitions and various forms of accolades. The term has also taken on a broader meaning in advocacy, where someone 'champions' a cause, reflecting the idea of fighting for what one believes in.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,462, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27459 butchering
- 27460 discomfited
- 27461 getter
- 27462 champ
- 27463 wretchedly
- 27464 repartee
- 27465 misinterpret
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