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Binge Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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binge

[bษชndส’ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

watching TV shows

A period of excessive indulgence in an activity, especially watching television shows or movies, typically for an extended period of time.

Synonyms

binge-watch, marathon.

Examples of usage

  • After a long week, I like to have a binge-watching session of my favorite TV series.
  • She spent the whole weekend on a binge of new movies on Netflix.
Context #2 | Verb

eating

To indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess.

Synonyms

gorge, overeat.

Examples of usage

  • He tends to binge on junk food when he's stressed out.
  • She binges on ice cream whenever she's feeling down.

Translations

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Origin of 'binge'

The word 'binge' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the English dialect word 'bing' meaning 'soak'. It was initially used in a negative context to refer to excessive drinking, but over time, its usage expanded to include other activities like eating or watching TV shows.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,910, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.