Binge — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈbinj/

Meaning & Definition of Binge

Binge (noun)

  1. an unrestrained and often excessive indulgence; especially, an act of excessive or compulsive consumption (as of food or alcoholic beverages)
  2. a social gathering, party

Binge (verb)

  1. to go on a binge

Binge (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking

    "weekend binges are a serious problem at many colleges and universities"

    similar: bender, bust, carousal, carouse, drunk, jamboree, spree, toot, wassail
    related: blowout, kegger, bacchanalia, orgy, revel, revelry, bibbery, bibulousness, drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, intoxication, jag, tipsiness

  2. a time or instance of carefree fun

    "a shopping binge at the mall"

    similar: fling, frisk, frolic, gambol, idyll, lark, ploy, revel, rollick, romp, spree
    related: caper, escapade, prank, bender, brannigan, bum, bust, carouse, souse, splore (Scottish), toot, antic, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s), field day, festivity, merriment, merrymaking, enjoyment, indulgence, pleasure, self-indulgence, amusement, diversion, entertainment, recreation

  3. a social gathering

    "what should we wear to this binge at the country club?"

    similar: affair, bash, blast, blowout, do, event, fete, function, get-together, party, reception, shindig
    related: benefit, fund-raiser, ball, dance, formal, prom, celebration, gala, occasion, bacchanal, bacchanalia, orgy, saturnalia, bake, clambake, cocktail party, hen party, house party, housewarming, icebreaker, kaffeeklatsch, kegger, klatch, masquerade, meet and greet, mixer, salon, shower, social, soiree, stag, supper, symposium, tea, tea party

Binge (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take part in drunken revelry

    "a program designed to educate college students about the dangers of bingeing"

    similar: birl (chiefly Scottish), carouse, revel, roister, wassail
    related: booze, drink, guzzle, liquor (up), soak, tipple

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Binge

The most common words with a similar meaning to Binge:

Chiefly Scottish: birl
bender, bust, carousal, carouse, drunk, jamboree, spree, toot, wassail, fling, frisk, frolic, gambol, idyll, lark, ploy, revel, rollick, romp, affair, bash, blast, blowout, do, event, fete, function, get-together, party, reception, shindig, roister

Related Words for Binge

kegger, bacchanalia, orgy, revelry, bibbery, bibulousness, drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, intoxication, jag, tipsiness, caper, escapade, prank, brannigan, bum, souse, splore, antic, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s), field day, festivity, merriment, merrymaking, enjoyment, indulgence, pleasure, self-indulgence

Word Forms of Binge

Inflections: binges, binged, bingeing, binging

Derived words: binger (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Binge

English dialect binge (to drink heavily)

First known use: 1854

Words & Phrases Containing Binge

binge drinking, binge eating, binge eating disorder, binge-watch, binge and purge

Frequently Asked Questions about Binge

What does "Binge" mean?

"Binge" means an unrestrained and often excessive indulgence; especially, an act of excessive or compulsive consumption (as of food or alcoholic beverages). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an unrestrained and often excessive indulgence; especially, an act of excessive or compulsive consumption (as of food or alcoholic beverages). It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Binge"?

Other words for "Binge" include bender, bust, carousal, carouse, drunk, jamboree, spree and toot. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Binge" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Binge"?

There are 105 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Binge". Common alternatives include bender, bust, carousal, carouse, drunk, jamboree, spree, toot, wassail and fling.

How do you use "Binge" in a sentence?

Examples of "Binge" in a sentence: "weekend binges are a serious problem at many colleges and universities"; "a shopping binge at the mall"; "what should we wear to this binge at the country club?".

Is "Binge" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Binge" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Binge"?

"Binge" is pronounced /ˈbinj/.

What is the origin of the word "Binge"?

"Binge" comes from English dialect binge (to drink heavily). First known use: 1854.

What is another word for "Binge" meaning "a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking"?

When "Binge" (noun) means a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking, synonyms include bender, bust, carousal, carouse, drunk and jamboree.