binging
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of binging
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The sci-fi series changed his life, he said, from binging early episodes on VHS tape in the 1990s to ending up working behind the scenes many years later.
From BBC • May 31, 2025
Unlike disordered-eating behaviors like binging or purging, which often prompt concern or intervention, orthorexic actions are likely to be overlooked or even praised.
From Slate • May 25, 2025
Any therapist will tell you that doom spending — just like doom eating, doom Netflix binging or doom phone scrolling — is not the answer.
From Salon • Nov. 23, 2024
The tradeoff was getting people accustomed to a different kind of viewing experience — watching what they wanted, when they wanted it, even binging.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
Before the show was over, all the humans were checking their buzzing and binging phones.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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