Binging: meaning, definitions and examples

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binging

 

[ ˈbɪn.dʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

excessive consumption

Binging refers to the act of indulging in an excessive or uncontrolled consumption of something. This term is often used in relation to food or television, where an individual may eat large quantities of food in one sitting or watch several episodes of a show back-to-back. Binging can lead to various health issues if it pertains to eating, including obesity and digestive problems. In the context of media, it suggests a lack of moderation in leisure activities. It is a behavior that is often triggered by emotional stress or boredom.

Synonyms

consume excessively, engorge, overindulge

Examples of usage

  • She spent the weekend binging on her favorite TV series.
  • After a tough week, he found himself binging on snacks.
  • Binging on videos can lead to a waste of time.
  • He binged on his favorite ice cream after the breakup.

Translations

Translations of the word "binging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vinculação

🇮🇳 जुड़ाव

🇩🇪 Bindung

🇮🇩 ikatan

🇺🇦 зв'язок

🇵🇱 wiązanie

🇯🇵 結びつき

🇫🇷 liaison

🇪🇸 vinculación

🇹🇷 bağlama

🇰🇷 결합

🇸🇦 ارتباط

🇨🇿 vazba

🇸🇰 väzba

🇨🇳 绑定

🇸🇮 povezava

🇮🇸 tengsl

🇰🇿 байланыс

🇬🇪 კავშირი

🇦🇿 bağlantı

🇲🇽 vinculación

Etymology

The term 'binging' is derived from the word 'bing', which originally meant to 'to act or do something in a great or excessive way'. The usage of 'binging' began to emerge in the late 20th century, particularly as media consumption habits changed with the advent of technologies such as VHS tapes and, later, digital streaming. In the context of food, it can trace its roots to discussions around eating disorders, especially binge eating disorder, which gained more attention in the late 1900s as a psychological condition. The combination of the words 'binge' (meaning a spree of indulgence) and 'ing' (indicating an ongoing action) solidified its usage in popular culture and language. Today, 'binging' is widely recognized in both culinary and entertainment contexts, often viewed as both a pleasurable yet sometimes problematic behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,478, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.