binge

[ binj ]

noun

1. a period or bout, usually brief, of excessive indulgence, as in eating, drinking alcoholic beverages, etc.; spree.

   Synonyms: orgy, toot, bust, tear, jag, blast, bender

verb (used without object)

, binged, binge·ing or bing·ing.

1. to have a binge:

   to binge on junk food.

binge

/ bɪndʒ /

noun

1. a bout of excessive eating or drinking
2. excessive indulgence in anything

   a shopping binge

verb

1. to indulge in a binge (esp of eating or drinking)

Other Words From

• bing·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of binge¹

First recorded in 1850–55; dialectal (Lincolnshire) binge “to soak”; further origin unknown

Word History and Origins

Origin of binge¹

C19: probably Lincolnshire dialect binge to soak

Idioms and Phrases

see go on , def. 9.

Example Sentences

Of course, those nightly Internet binges were not without misdirection.

From Washington Post

The past year has shown increases in drug and alcohol use, with women also showing higher rates of binge drinking.

From Washington Post

It’s the rare streaming-era show that doesn’t feel padded for binge viewing.

From Time

He would watch what he ate and take long walks, only to fall behind on his medication and binge on sleeves of fun-size chocolate bars.

From ProPublica

Still, such events are likely to coincide with buying decisions, maybe even some binge shopping.

From Search Engine Watch

Binge eating and purging does the same for someone with bulimia.

From The Daily Beast

The inability to do anything besides binge-watch entire seasons on Netflix.

From The Daily Beast

A table creaking under the weight of a Christmas banquet, a classic celebration of binge eating and drinking.

From The Daily Beast

It turns out the family that binge-watches together may even stay together.

From The Daily Beast

For men, excessive, or binge drinking, is defined as five or more drinks at one time, or more than 15 drinks during the week.

From The Daily Beast

There was less total damage done to the nerves than a good all-night binge would do to a normal human being.

From Project Gutenberg

I thought we were going to discuss this binge and decide what to do and all that sort of thing.

From Project Gutenberg

Goes for weeks without touching the stuff, then he goes out on a binge that lasts for a week sometimes.

From Project Gutenberg

When this binge is over … when the rehearsal finishes, you know, how about a bite to eat?

From Project Gutenberg

Goes on a binge, doesn't show up for work, so they fire him.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• orgy