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

1. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
   • She stuffed herself at the dinner
   • The kids binged on ice cream