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binge eat

[/bɪndʒ iːt/]
verb
comer compulsivamente
1. To eat large amounts of food in a short period of time, often uncontrollably and beyond satiation, typically as a response to emotional distress
She tends to binge eat when stressed about work.
Ela tende a comer compulsivamente quando está estressada com o trabalho.
2. To consume excessive amounts of food rapidly without regard for hunger or nutritional value
He binge eats junk food late at night.
Ele come compulsivamente comida processada tarde da noite.
NYC Slang
pig out; stuff your face
Synonyms
overeatgorgestuff oneselfpig out
Antonyms
dietfastrestrictnibble

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comer compulsivamente; comer desmesuradamente
Most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
atacar a geladeira; dar uma comilança
More colloquial, informal usage
Rio de Janeiro
encher a cara de comida
Very informal and colloquial
Portugal
comer descontroladamente; fazer uma ingestão excessiva
More formal European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go on an eating spree
lose control of eating habits
emotional eating
comfort eating
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