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binge

/bindʤ/
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Explanation of the Word "Binge"

Definition: The word "binge" can be both a noun and a verb.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "binge" when you want to describe activities that are done in excess, particularly related to food, drink, spending, or even watching TV.
  • It's often used in a casual context, so it's suitable for conversations among friends or informal writing.
Advanced Usage:
  • You might encounter "binge" used in psychological contexts, such as "binge eating disorder," which refers to a serious condition where someone frequently eats large amounts of food and feels a loss of control during these episodes.
Word Variants:
  • Bingeing (or Binging): This is the present participle form, used to describe the act of indulging excessively.
    • Example: "They are binge-watching their favorite show all weekend."
Different Meanings:
  • In addition to eating and drinking, "binge" can refer to any excessive indulgence, such as shopping or watching TV.
    • Example: "After finishing his exams, he had a binge of video games."
Synonyms:
  • Excess, indulgence, splurge, spree, overindulgence.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • Binge-watching: This refers to watching many episodes of a TV show in one sitting.

    • Example: "I spent the weekend binge-watching the entire series."
  • Go on a binge: This phrase means to indulge excessively in something.

    • Example: "After the holidays, I decided to go on a binge and eat all my favorite treats."
Summary:

"Binge" is a versatile word that describes the act of doing something excessively, especially in relation to eating, drinking, or spending. It's commonly used in everyday conversation and can be adapted to various contexts.

Noun
  1. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
    • they went on a bust that lasted three days
  2. any act of immoderate indulgence
    • an orgy of shopping
    • an emotional binge
    • a splurge of spending
Verb
  1. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
    • She stuffed herself at the dinner
    • The kids binged on ice cream

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