champ

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a friendly name you use to talk to a friend or a younger person.

n. a familiar term of address used between peers or toward a younger male, similar to 'buddy' or 'mate'.

“Keep up the good work, champ, you are doing a great job.”

“The coach patted the boy on the shoulder and said, 'Don't worry about the mistake, champ; we will get them next time.'”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking British English · Dialect

n. a traditional Irish meal made of mashed potatoes and green onions.

n. a traditional Irish dish consisting of mashed potatoes, spring onions, butter, and milk.

“We had a big bowl of champ with plenty of butter for dinner.”

“The restaurant specialised in traditional fare, serving authentic champ alongside slow-cooked beef stews.”