bingeing

American  

[bin-jing] / ˈbɪn dʒɪŋ /

Or binging

noun

1. the act or habit of going on a binge, a usually brief period of excessive indulgence in something, as food, alcohol, TV viewing, etc..

   She suggests you fill the fridge with easy-to-grab, healthy foods to cut down on holiday bingeing.

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adjective

1. indulging excessively in something for a brief period, often habitually.

   It’s an article about how too many bingeing teenagers are drinking themselves into depression.

Etymology

Origin of bingeing

First recorded in 1800–10; binge + -ing ¹ for the noun; binge + -ing ² for the adjective

Example Sentences

After bingeing on labor during the pandemic, many corporations are slimming down as they face economic uncertainty and threats from AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Rogen: As someone who’s been bingeing it, I can attest to that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

But Levy promises that enjoyment of “Deadpool & Wolverine” requires no bingeing or studying beforehand.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

To “rot” is to spend the day under the covers, scrolling one’s phone, napping, bingeing a show, staring at the ceiling.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2024

Mustafa is sprawled in his usual spot on the sofa watching an episode of the latest show he’s bingeing and doesn’t look up when we come into the room.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

Related Words

• binging
• gorging
• gorging on
• pigging out
• stuffing oneself