chomp at the bit

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Definitions of chomp at the bit words

noun chomp at the bit champ at the bit (see phrase under champ1) 3
verb chomp at the bit (Intransitive Verb) To show impatience or frustration when delayed. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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