pig-out

[ pig-out ]

noun

, Slang.

1. an instance of overindulging in eating; food binge.

pig out

verb

1. slang.
   intr, adverb to gorge oneself

Word History and Origins

Origin of pig-out¹

First recorded in 1975–80; noun use of verb phrase pig out

Idioms and Phrases

Eat ravenously, gorge oneself, as in The kids pigged out on the candy they had collected on Halloween . [ Slang ; early 1970s]

Example Sentences

Brook said Montana has been the most serious about keeping wild pigs out.

From Seattle Times

It’s why park managers, in the 1980s, decided to keep the pigs out by building a 33-mile-long fence around the park’s perimeter.

From Los Angeles Times

Wyatt tells Fox News Cosby not only wanted to pig out on pizza but figured it would help to benefit a local restaurant in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.

From Fox News

Abe — who adored animals — wanted to pull the pig out, but he knew helping would be tricky and mess up his clean suit.

From Washington Post

“I think about 50 years ago they started roasting a pig out there at the museum and now it’s an annual thing,” she said.

From Washington Times