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chimp Synonyms & Antonyms

/t͡ʃɪmp/

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Chimp as a Noun

1

Clipping of chimpanzee.

The chimps in the zoo were making a racket.

2

A black person.

Chimp as a Verb

1

To review each image on a digital camera after it is taken.

2

To get very excited when showing images on a digital camera.

3

Clipping of chimp out.

Chimp in a Sentence

The chimps in the zoo were making a racket.

Word Forms & Grammar

chimp (plural chimps)

chimp (third-person singular simple present chimps, present participle chimping, simple past and past participle chimped)

Words That Rhyme With Chimp

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Origin of Chimp

Clipping of chimpanzee.

Chimp at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/t͡ʃɪmp/
MeaningClipping of chimpanzee
Pluralchimps
Verb formschimps, chimping, chimped

Chimp: Your Questions Answered

Is chimp a noun or a verb?

Chimp is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of chimp?

The plural of chimp is chimps.

What is the past tense of chimp?

The past tense of chimp is chimped. The present participle is chimping.