binge

/bɪnd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: binges · bingeing · binging · binged

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A short period of excessive consumption, especially of food, alcohol, narcotics, etc.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A compressed period of an activity done in excess, such as watching a television show.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To engage in a short period of excessive consumption, especially of excessive alcohol or media consumption.

Verb

Examples

I binged on ice cream.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “binge” mean?

A short period of excessive consumption, especially of food, alcohol, narcotics, etc.

Is “binge” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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