"champeen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: champeens [plural]
Etymology: A corruption of champion. Etymology templates: {{m|en|champion}} champion Head templates: {{en-noun}} champeen (plural champeens)
  1. (nonstandard) A champion. Tags: nonstandard Categories (topical): Boxing

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1991 August 12, “Entertainment: Will Tyson Do The Encores?”, in Time",
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          "text": "So, there he goes, riding off into the golden sunset of history. Lance Armstrong, champeen of the cycling world.",
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