bingeing

American  

[bin-jing] / ˈbɪn dʒɪŋ /

Or binging

noun

1. 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.

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adjective

1. 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

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

So the journey you describe in the book is twofold: You’re recognizing that you’re bingeing and figuring out what’s behind it and how to manage it, but you’re also learning to abandon diet culture.

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

To “rot” is to spend the day under the covers, scrolling one’s phone, napping, bingeing a show, staring at the ceiling.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2024

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

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

Related Words

• binging
• gorging
• gorging on
• pigging out
• stuffing oneself