champs
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃæmps// UK //tʃˈæmps// champs
n. a short, friendly way to say 'champions'. You use this when talking about winners in sports or someone who has done something very well.
n. a clipped form of 'champions', referring to winners of a competition or contest. Informal in register; frequently used in sports journalism and casual conversation.
The local team are the new league champs.
After winning the final match, the players were greeted as the returning champs by their fans.
While the reigning champs entered the tournament as heavy favorites, their unexpected loss in the opening round served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of professional sports.
Usage
Almost always used in the plural form when referring to a team or group.