pigging out
Example Sentences
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Consider his refusal to give candy to teenagers trick-or-treating out of costume, or his anger at Christian Slater for pigging out on the caviar at Mary Steenburgen’s anniversary party.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2017
The 2016 presidential candidates had a deep-fried field day last summer at the Iowa State Fair, pigging out on everything from pork chops on a stick to breaded-and-fried Snickers bars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2016
That means giving people options that don't make them feel like they're pigging out.
From US News • Aug. 28, 2015
When we’re with other people, there’s kind of a check on eating too much and, you know, pigging out.
From Salon • Dec. 8, 2013
“Have you two been pigging out in the Great Hall all this time? I’ve been looking for you; I want to show you something really funny.”
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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