Champooonchip

n.

Heard in Kerry

A deliberate, phonetically elongated pronunciation of the word 'championship', typically used to emphasize the gravity of a sporting contest.

In use

We have the training done, now we must win the champoooonchip.

Posh English

We have completed our preparations, and now we simply must emerge victorious in the tournament.

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