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champ

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃæmp// UK //tʃˈæmp// champ Archaic Informal

n. a short way of saying 'champion'. You use it to talk about someone who has won a competition or to be friendly to a child or friend.

n. a shortened, informal form of 'champion', referring to a winner of a contest or used as a familiar term of address. Primarily colloquial in register.


SIMPLE

The little boy felt like a champ after winning the race.

CONTEXTUAL

After three hours of hard work, he finally finished the project like a champ.

COMPLEX

While technically a diminutive of 'champion', the term is frequently employed as a patronising or overly familiar vocative in professional settings where formal titles are expected.

Synonyms
Origin

Clipping of Champlain (“Lake Champlain”).

Usage

Often used as a vocative (a name used to address someone directly), particularly in sports or casual encouragement.

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