Champing: meaning, definitions and examples
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champing
[ หtสรฆmpษชล ]
eating food
Champing refers to the act of biting or grinding something, particularly food. It often describes the action of chewing noisily, especially with a sense of impatience. The term can also be used figuratively to denote a desire or eagerness to do something, as if one is figuratively 'chewing' at the bit in anticipation. This word is particularly associated with horses, who champ their bits when they are eager to run or work.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The horse was champing at the bit, ready to race.
- She was champing her gum loudly during the meeting.
- He saw the dog champing on its favorite toy.
Translations
Translations of the word "champing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mastigar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฌเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kauen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggigit
๐บ๐ฆ ะถัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ gryลบฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใ
๐ซ๐ท mรขcher
๐ช๐ธ masticar
๐น๐ท รงiฤnemek
๐ฐ๐ท ์น๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุบ
๐จ๐ฟ kousat
๐ธ๐ฐ hrรฝzลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพveฤiti
๐ฎ๐ธ tyggja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะนะฝะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงeynษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ masticar
Etymology
The term 'champing' originates from Middle English 'champien', which is derived from the Old French 'champier', meaning 'to bite'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'campiฤre', meaning 'to bite or to chew'. Initially, it explicitly referred to the action of animals, particularly horses, as they tended to chew on bits as a sign of impatience or eagerness. Over time, the term expanded its usage to encompass humans, describing the noisy manner of chewing food or gum. The etymology reflects a connection to the act of biting, which is a fundamental aspect of consuming food. While 'champing' is not as commonly used in modern vernacular, it still appears in literature and descriptive contexts, especially in relation to animals and culinary habits.