binge

Meanings

• Noun

  An act of consuming large amounts of food, alcohol, or other substances in a short period of time.

  - "His binge drinking over the weekend caused him to miss work on Monday."
  - "She went on a binge of junk food after breaking up with her boyfriend."

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Synonyms

bender , debauch , jag , spree , toot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with binge
minge , clinge , cling , sing , ring , bring , thing , king , and bling

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Binge (English) : An act of consuming large amounts of food, alcohol, or other substances in a short period of time
   

2. Bing (English) : A search engine owned by Microsoft Corporation
   

3. Binge (German) : A drunken party or spree
   

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Variants

List of all variants of binge that leads to same result
binge , binges , binged , bingeing , binger , bingers , binging , binge drank , binge drink , binge drinker , binge drinkers , binge drinking , binge drinks , binge drunk , binge ate , binge eat , binge eaten , binge eater , binge eaters , binge eating , binge eats , binge-eating , binge eating disorder , binge eating disorders , binge-watch , binge-watched , binge-watches , binge-watching , binge and purge

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Forms

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Binges can be plural or singular, past tense: binged, past participle: binged

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'binge' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the German word 'Binge,' which means 'drinking spree' or 'drunken party.'

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest binge-eating marathon is held by Joey Chestnut, who consumed 72 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.

2. Binge-watching a series or movie can lead to a sense of accomplishment and a deeper connection to the characters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bulimia: An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging to compensate for the calories consumed.

2. Alcoholism: A chronic condition characterized by compulsive consumption of alcohol.

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Culture

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Binge-eating is a common behavior among people dealing with stress, anxiety, or emotional issues. It has been portrayed in various forms of literature, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' where the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'binges.' In music, the term 'binge-watching' has gained popularity with the rise of streaming services.

How to Memorize "binge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large table filled with food or bottles of alcohol. Visualize yourself consuming these items in a short period of time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'binge' with the feeling of being overindulgent or out of control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'B' in 'binge' stands for 'Binge-eating' or 'Binge-drinking'.

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