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Meanings of chimp in English

Portuguese
chimpanzé comum
Catalan
ximpanzé
Spanish
pan

Intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests.

        chimpanzé comum
        Usage of chimp in English
        1
        For whatever reasons, the chimp was perfectly well behaved in Lemmon's house.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        2
        Terrace counted the words, visibly thrilled each time the chimp signed correctly.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        3
        She still loved the chimp but could no longer cope with him.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        4
        Had he briefly been undead, or was he simply one pissed-off chimp?
        Raising Stony Mayhall
        5
        For nine months, boy and chimp were brought up virtually as twins.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        6
        For these reasons the trainers generally choose the chimp for stage education.
        The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals: A Book of Personal Observ...
        7
        Dr. Weiss stopped the chimp's heart with 500 milligrams of sodium pentobarbital.
        Raising Stony Mayhall
        8
        He seemed to feel an almost paternal investment in the chimp's personality.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        9
        Or to collaborate with a smart chimp, at work or at play?
        Existence
        10
        Volunteer helpers lined up, hoping for a chance to babysit the chimp.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        11
        Each chimp received a loaf for breakfast and another one for dinner.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        12
        On the third day, both she and the chimp began to relax.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        13
        Like any healthy male chimp, Nim had no trouble establishing his authority.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        14
        Together, Benesch and Nim walked downstairs as the chimp ate the oranges.
        Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
        15
        The chimp flashes a toothy smile and kisses me on the cheek.
        WATER FOR ELEPHANT
        16
        Will a chimp gaze at the sunset or be enraptured by Rachmaninoff?
        Human
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        Translations for chimp
        Catalan
        ximpanzé
        Spanish
        pan
        Chimp through the time
        Chimp across language varieties
        United States of America
        Common
        United Kingdom
        Rare