bingeing

American

[bin-jing] / ˈbɪn dʒɪŋ /

Or binging

noun

the act or habit of going on a binge, a usually brief period of excessive indulgence in something, as food, alcohol, TV viewing, etc..

She suggests you fill the fridge with easy-to-grab, healthy foods to cut down on holiday bingeing.

adjective

indulging excessively in something for a brief period, often habitually.

It’s an article about how too many bingeing teenagers are drinking themselves into depression.

Etymology

Origin of bingeing

First recorded in 1800–10; binge + -ing ¹ for the noun; binge + -ing ² for the adjective

Example Sentences

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bingeing

With a major career milestone within her reach and increased appearances in front of the camera, the sudden pressures on Maddie trigger long-hidden patterns of disordered eating: bingeing and purging, secrets and lies.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

Now you just drop a service entirely at the click of a button, when a sports season ends or you’re done bingeing a favorite show.

From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026

He has a casual demeanor and speaks English with an American accent picked up bingeing shows including “Entourage” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026