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pig out

B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words

to eat way too much

Literal meaning: to behave like a pig while eating

Meanings

1 B1 idiomatic informal

to eat a very large amount of food

"We pigged out on burgers after the game."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 idiomatic informal

to enjoy too much of a particular rich food

"She spent the weekend pigging out on ice cream and chips."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Very common informal expression, often humorous rather than seriously insulting.

Commonly used with

pizza snacks junk food chocolate buffet

Forms

Base
pig out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pigs out
he/she/it
Past simple
piged out
yesterday
Past participle
piged out
have + pp
-ing form
piging out
continuous

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Synonyms

eat too much binge eat stuff yourself gorge overeat

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