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binge drinkingthe practice of consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the practice of consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪndʒ ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • His doctor warned him that binge drinking could seriously damage his liver.
  • After a night of binge drinking, she promised herself never to touch alcohol again... until next weekend.
  • The university implemented strict policies to combat binge drinking on campus.

binge drinking

NOUN

[/bɪndʒ ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/]

the practice of consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time

After exams, students start binge drinking until the table overflows with empty bottles.
💡 Concept

After exams, students start binge drinking until the table overflows with empty bottles.

Keep drinking and keep sinking
🎵 Rhyme

Keep drinking and keep sinking

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɪndʒ ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪndʒ ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbinge

🎵Rhyme

drinkingthinkingsinking
drinking
thinking
sinking

🔗Collocations

binge drinking culture
prevent binge drinking
binge drinking episode
teenage binge drinking
binge drinking behavior

📝Examples

His doctor warned him that binge drinking could seriously damage his liver.

😄 Fun example

After a night of binge drinking, she promised herself never to touch alcohol again... until next weekend.

The university implemented strict policies to combat binge drinking on campus.

😄 Fun example

He tried to justify his binge drinking by calling it 'cultural research' during his study abroad.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

heavy drinkingalcohol abuseexcessive drinkingproblem drinking

Antonyms

moderate drinkingsobrietyabstinence

Related

alcoholismaddictionhangoverintoxicationsubstance abuse

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