noun
- a chimpanzee; a large ape native to Africa
Usage: informal
Examples
- The chimp swung from branch to branch in the zoo enclosure.
- Researchers studied how the chimp used tools to extract termites.
- The baby chimp clung to its mother’s back.
- We watched the chimp play with other members of its group.
- The chimp demonstrated remarkable problem-solving abilities.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect wild chimp populations in Africa.