binge

word

Definition

A binge is when someone does something, like eating, drinking, or watching, in an extreme or uncontrolled way, often for a short period of time.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal. Common collocations: 'binge eating', 'binge drinking', 'binge-watching'. Implies excess and lack of control, often over a short time. Not used for positive or healthy behaviors.

Example Sentences

She went on a movie binge over the weekend.

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Last night, he had a food binge and ate three pizzas.

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Too many sweets can lead to a sugar binge.

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We had a Netflix binge and watched the whole season in one night.

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After a stressful week, she went on a shopping binge.

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His video game binges sometimes last all night.

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