champ
noun
Simple meaning
A champion; the winner of a competition.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
champIPA pronunciation (US)
t͡ʃæmp
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
informal
Buddy, sport, mate (as a term of address)
Ireland
A meal of mashed potatoes and scallions
colloquial
An ongoing winner in a game or contest.
“The defending champion is expected to defeat his challenger.”
informal
Champagne
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Buddy, sport, mate (as a term of address)
Used this way, champ is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a sporting use: familiar to anyone who follows the game, and puzzling to anyone who does not.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Sports
- News/reporting
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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More ways to use champ
- “She was crowned the boxing champ after winning the final match.”noun
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A major avenue in Paris famous for elegant shops and cafes.
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