Binge

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪndÊ’

Origin

From Lincolnshire and dialect, binge ("to soak"), of Unknown origin.

Full definition of binge

Noun

1. A short period of excessive consumption, especially of excessive alcohol consumption.
2. (eating disorder) A rapid and excessive consumption of food.

Synonyms

• (period of excessive consumption, especially of alcohol) bender, jag, spree, toot

Derived terms

• binge drinking
• binge eating
• binge watching

Verb

1. To engage in a short period of excessive consumption, especially of excessive alcohol consumption.^Italian: abbuffarsi

Derived terms

• binge and purge

Anagrams

• begin
• being