Showing results for chomping at the bit. Search instead for chomping+the+bit.

chomping at the bit

ADJECTIVE

impatient, eager

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burning eager enthused enthusiastic fired up gung-ho hankering impatient itching keen panting raring thirsting willing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic patient unwilling

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I’ve been chomping at the bit to get the opportunity to be able to lead and show who I am as a player on a different scale,” Plum said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

Some ratepayers are chomping at the bit for change.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2023

He also has been chomping at the bit for a chance to face off against Mr. Trump, whom Mr. Christie endorsed in 2016 and on whose transition team he served.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

It'll be interesting to see what they do next, because I know Amazon's probably chomping at the bit to give them another season of something.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2023

I don’t need to fish for juicy gossip; I know Violet’s been chomping at the bit to tell me in person.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed