Vocabulary Spotlight
Binge
Part of Speech: Verb/Noun
Definition: अधिक मात्रा में खाना, पीना या देखना (Adhik matra mein khana, peena ya dekhna) – To indulge in an activity, especially eating or watching, to excess in a short period of time.
Pronunciation
[binj]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Overindulge – अति प्रयोग (ati prayog)
Related Words
Feast – भोज (bhoj)
Word Origin
“Binge” shabd English se hai aur pehle yeh excessive drinking ke liye istemaal hota tha. Aaj yeh kisi bhi excessive activity ko darshata hai, jaise eating, watching, ya shopping.
– “Binge” originated from English and was historically used for excessive drinking. Today, it describes any activity done excessively, like eating, watching, or shopping.
Word Family
Noun: Binge – अत्यधिक उपयोग (atyadhik upyog)
Verb: Binge – अति करना (ati karna)
Usage Examples
1. Weekend par usne apni favourite series binge dekhi.
– She binged her favorite series over the weekend.
2. Party ke baad sabhi friends ne ek saath food binge kiya.
– After the party, all the friends went on a food binge together.
Cultural Note
India mein online streaming platforms ke aane ke baad “binge-watching” ek common activity ban chuki hai jahan log poore episodes ek hi sitting mein dekhte hain.
In Context
“Binge” shabd aksar excessive ya uncontrolled consumption ke liye use hota hai, jaise binge-watching, binge-eating, ya shopping sprees.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Binge” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Binge” shabd pehle kis activity se sambandhit tha?