pig-out
noun
an instance of overindulging in eating; food binge.
pig-out
American
[pig-out]
/ ˈpɪgˌaʊt /
noun
Slang.
pig out
British
verb
pig out
Idioms
Etymology
Origin of pig-out
First recorded in 1975–80; noun use of verb phrase pig out
Example Sentences
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Wyatt tells Fox News Cosby not only wanted to pig out on pizza but figured it would help to benefit a local restaurant in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.
From Fox News • Jul. 1, 2021
Abe — who adored animals — wanted to pull the pig out, but he knew helping would be tricky and mess up his clean suit.
From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2021
“I think about 50 years ago they started roasting a pig out there at the museum and now it’s an annual thing,” she said.
From Washington Times • May 9, 2021
Perry Smith pulled the frozen pig out of mounting piles of snow after spotting him on the side of the road.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2016
Catch a squealing pig out of the bunch, and you’ve got a battle on your hands.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
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