Synonyms for

Champ

Verb / tʃæmp / Another word for champ — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to win or be the best in a competition

Synonyms & similar words

titleholder chomp champion winner champion victor conqueror king hero star master expert ace pro crackerjack whiz hotshot champion best first top

Synonyms by register

Formal

champion victor winner conqueror

Informal

top dog king ace star

Literary

hero titan luminary

Antonyms

loser underdog failure nobody weakling novice

Common collocations

  • reigning champ
  • former champ
  • world champ
  • title champ
  • undisputed champ
  • defending champ
  • local champ

Word family

noun champ
verb champion

Usage note

Champ is primarily an informal term for a champion, especially in sports. While it can be used in formal contexts, it often carries a more casual or enthusiastic tone.

Example sentences

  1. After months of training, I finally became the champ of the spelling bee.
  2. She worked hard to become a champ at swimming.
  3. The team showed great teamwork and became the champs of the tournament.
  4. He is the champ of the poker game.
  5. The horse was a champ on the racetrack.

Quotes

  • I'm the best. I'm the champ. I'm Iron Mike Tyson.
  • I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to get me to say that.
  • Every kid needs a champion.

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