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Definition of chimp

chimp

/tʃɪmp/
chimp
Plural:chimps
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An informal shortened name for a chimpanzee, a highly intelligent, social great ape (genus Pan) native to the forests and savannas of tropical Africa, characterized by coarse black hair, large ears, and the ability to fashion and use tools.

Example

"The documentary showed a young chimp learning to crack open nuts using a heavy stone."

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chimneysweep
chimneysweeper
chimonanthus
chimp
chimpanzee
chin
china

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century as a colloquial clipping of 'chimpanzee', which itself entered English via French from an unspecified Bantu language of Angola (such as Vili 'ci-mpenzi').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chimp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chimp
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