Champ is the older spelling of chomp. They mean the same thing. At some point a shift in pronunciation occurred and spelling has reflected that, but the older version has been preserved in the phrase “champ at the bit”
I may be wrong but I think it may be more pedantic to argue that the incorrect pronunciation of a common phrase should be accepted due to pedantry is more pedantic?
Pushes glasses in It’s actually “champing.”
Language evolves.
Skibidi chomp
Chomping at the skibidi?
fr fr no chomp
How do horses “champ” at their bit?
Exuberantly, with a shade of impetuousness
Champ is the older spelling of chomp. They mean the same thing. At some point a shift in pronunciation occurred and spelling has reflected that, but the older version has been preserved in the phrase “champ at the bit”
Oh so fan0m was being a pedantic arse.
I may be wrong but I think it may be more pedantic to argue that the incorrect pronunciation of a common phrase should be accepted due to pedantry is more pedantic?
/pedantry
Yes
Thanks, Champ!
“My subscribers are pogchamping me, Simperial. Can you say the same?”
Didn’t know this, thanks!