Overindulging vs. a whole season in one night.
Which meaning of Binge is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Binge (excess) came first (the 1800s). Binge-watching arrived in 2013. The data below shows which one owns the word now.
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Binge (excess)Binge-watching
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Original · the 1800s
Binge (excess)
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Duplicate · c. 2013
Binge-watching
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