binge
|binge|
/bɪndʒ/
short burst of excess
Etymology
'binge' originates from English dialect (northern England), specifically the verb 'binge,' where 'binge' meant 'to soak (a vessel); to drink heavily.'
'binge' appeared in 19th‑century British student slang for a 'drinking bout' and eventually broadened in modern English to 'binge' meaning any short period of excess.
Initially, it referred to soaking or a drinking spree, but over time it evolved into the broader sense of a short period of excessive indulgence in various activities.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short period of excessive consumption, especially of food or alcohol
After finals, I go on a binge with my classmates.
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Noun 2
an intense, short spell of any activity done in large amounts (e.g., shopping, watching shows)
My weekend binge of that series kept me up all night.
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Verb 1
to indulge in large amounts of something, especially food or alcohol, in a short time
When I’m stressed, I binge on sweets.
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Verb 2
to do a lot of something in a short period, such as watch many episodes of a show
On rainy days, I binge watch old movies.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 09:18