Chomps

/tʃɒmps/ verb

Definition

Bites or chews something vigorously and noisily, or shows eagerness by biting at something.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly a variant of 'champ' (to bite or grind teeth), itself possibly onomatopoetic or from Old English 'camb' (comb). The word emerged in American English in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'chomping at the bit' comes from horses that eagerly bite their bridles while waiting to run—metaphorically, it means someone is extremely eager and impatient to do something.

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