chimp

noun

ˈchimp How to pronounce chimp (audio)
 sometimes  ˈshimp

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In the clip, Goodall speaks to Jane and David about her early experiences with chimps and the importance of building trust with animals. Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Popular West Palm Beach attractions include seeing African chimps and other endangered species in their natural habitats at the nearby Lion Country Safari. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025 But Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes — helmed by Maze Runner trilogy director Wes Ball with a new cast of humans and chimps — surprised fans and critics alike, taking the series in a different direction while successfully setting the stage for future installments. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025 Tags Bonobo chimps journal Science pygmy chimpanzees Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. Saul Elbein, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chimp

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chimp was in 1877

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“Chimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chimp. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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chimp

noun
ˈchimp How to pronounce chimp (audio)
ˈshimp

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