pig out
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Definition
Verb (phrasal verb): To eat a very large amount of food in a greedy or uncontrolled manner; to overindulge in eating.
Usage
This is an informal, often humorous phrasal verb. It describes the action of eating excessively, usually on a specific type of food or during a single occasion. It implies a lack of restraint.
Examples
- We pigged out on pizza and cookies during the movie marathon.
- After the final exam, the students pigged out at the all-you-can-eat buffet.
- I can't believe I pigged out on that whole bag of chips.
Advanced Usage
- The verb can be used reflexively with "on" to specify the food: "He pigged out on birthday cake."
- The noun form "pig-out" (often hyphenated) refers to the instance of overeating itself.
- Thanksgiving dinner is always a major pig-out for our family.
Variants and Related Words
- Pig-out (noun): An instance of eating a very large amount.
- Pig (verb, informal): To eat greedily. (e.g., "He really pigged that whole pie.")
Synonyms
- Binge (on): To indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess.
- Stuff oneself: To eat until one is completely full.
- Overindulge: To have too much of something enjoyable, like food or drink.
- Gorge (oneself): To eat a large amount greedily.
Related Idioms
- Make a pig of oneself: To behave in a greedy or glutinous manner, especially while eating. This is a very close synonym and often used interchangeably with "pig out."
- I really made a pig of myself at the party last night.
Verb
- overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
- She stuffed herself at the dinner
- The kids binged on ice cream