chimp
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of chimp
First recorded in 1875–80; by shortening
Example Sentences
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The two groups had no remaining social or reproductive ties between them; the last chimp infant with parents from different groups was born in 2015.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Seeing Pruetz and others repeatedly driving past his village he decided to apply for work and was hired to the project in 2009, having never seen a chimp in his life.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
In preparation for the triple chimp births, the zoo created a separate maternal group with experienced mothers in order to ensure the acclimation of a first-time mother, Vindi, who they say is a bit spicy.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
To actually feel intoxicated, a chimp would need to eat so much fruit that its stomach would become painfully distended.
From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2025
The chimp flashes a toothy smile and kisses me on the cheek.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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