champ
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a short way of saying 'champion' — someone who has won a competition.
a colloquial clipping of 'champion', referring to a winner of a contest or a person of high merit.
Simple“The local team was crowned the league champ after their final victory.”
In context“Despite being the reigning champ, the boxer entered the ring with the humility of an underdog.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a friendly name you use to talk to a friend or a younger person.
a familiar term of address used between peers or toward a younger male, similar to 'buddy' or 'mate'.
Simple“Keep up the good work, champ, you are doing a great job.”
In context“The coach patted the boy on the shoulder and said, 'Don't worry about the mistake, champ; we will get them next time.'”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a traditional Irish meal made of mashed potatoes and green onions.
a traditional Irish dish consisting of mashed potatoes, spring onions, butter, and milk.
Simple“We had a big bowl of champ with plenty of butter for dinner.”
In context“The restaurant specialised in traditional fare, serving authentic champ alongside slow-cooked beef stews.”
Clipping of Champlain (“Lake Champlain”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.