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3.7
To watch movies or TV shows on the Netflix service
  • verb
  • /ˈnɛtflɪks/
  • Informal
translation icon : ver Netflix
  • I just want to watch some Netflix and relax.

Let's go ahead and Netflix it up HD YouTube it up.

Examples

  • I just want to go watch Netflix now because that's my life.

  • Let's Netflix a movie tonight; I heard there's a great new release.

  • I am going to get into bed and put on some Netflix and cuddle with Darla.

  • You wanna Netflix something?

  • After a long day, I love to Netflix a few episodes of my favorite show.

  • On rainy days, my friends and I often Netflix classic films together.

Synonyms

to watch a movie
vsto Netflix
65 1.0

See a film for fun

is on a specific streaming platform and covers films and television shows
binge-watch
vsto Netflix
  • Texting
3.5

A long session of watching many TV episodes in one sitting

is for general viewing on a streaming platform rather than long consecutive episodes

Phrasal Verbs

1 9.9

To spend time watching Netflix and relaxing, often to have a romantic or sexual evening

How Entertaining

to binge-watch
  • Texting
6 3.9
to Netflix
  • Informal
3.7
to watch
1.0
browse
1 4.1

Surface Forms

Netflix infinitive
Netflixed past
Netflixed past participle
Netflixing present participle
Netflixes third person singular

Etymology

Netflix used as a verb comes from the company name and means 'to watch films or shows on Netflix', often to relax or for fun. A helpful way to remember it is that net + flix literally gives the idea of watching 'flicks' on the 'net'.