binge
UK: bɪndʒ | US: bɪndʒ
n. 1. A period of excessive indulgence in an activity, especially eating or drinking.
n. 2. A short period devoted to intense activity, such as watching multiple episodes of a TV show.
vi. To engage in excessive consumption or activity.
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The word "binge" originated in the mid-19th century as English dialect, meaning "to soak" (as in a wooden vessel). It later evolved to describe excessive drinking and, by extension, any prolonged indulgence. Its exact roots are uncertain, but it may derive from the Old English bencgan (to bend) or relate to the dialectal term binge (a drinking bout). The modern sense of uncontrolled consumption (e.g., "binge-watching") emerged in the 20th century.
She went on a binge and ate an entire pizza by herself.
Many students binge-watch TV shows during weekends.
His weekend binge left him with a terrible hangover.
The holiday season often leads to shopping binges.
Avoid binge-eating to maintain a healthy lifestyle.