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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