Synonyms

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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Young people around the world are snatching Adidas Tang-style jackets off the shelves, bingeing on Chinese micro-dramas and experimenting with powdery make-up looks flaunted by Chinese girls and women on Douyin, China's version of TikTok.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

After bingeing on labor during the pandemic, many corporations are slimming down as they face economic uncertainty and threats from AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

But I felt like there was this real disconnect where I started bingeing almost more once I had more in my life.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024

But Levy promises that enjoyment of “Deadpool & Wolverine” requires no bingeing or studying beforehand.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

“He’s going on a date, not bingeing Simpsons reruns.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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