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Netflix
Netflix (verb) means to watch a show or movie on the streaming service Netflix, often used casually for binge-watching. Example: “We stayed in and netflixed all weekend.”
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To watch a show or movie on the streaming service Netflix, often used casually for binge-watching.
"We stayed in and netflixed all weekend."
How to use Netflix
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed informally as a verb meaning to stream shows or films, especially through the Netflix service.
When to use it
Very informal, brand-derived slang; not standard in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- Netflixes
- Past tense
- Netflixed
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Etymology
From the company name Netflix, itself likely blending "Net" (the internet) with "flix," a playful respelling of "flicks" (movies).
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Netflix” mean?
The word “Netflix” means to watch a show or movie on the streaming service Netflix, often used casually for binge-watching. In plain terms, used informally as a verb meaning to stream shows or films, especially through the Netflix service.
How do you use “Netflix” in a sentence?
Here is “Netflix” used in a sentence: “We stayed in and netflixed all weekend.”
What part of speech is “Netflix”?
“Netflix” is a verb.
Is “Netflix” a common word?
“Netflix” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'Netflix' the company and 'to netflix' as a verb?
'Netflix' as a proper noun refers to the streaming service itself. Used casually as a verb, 'to netflix' means to watch shows or movies on that service, often in a binge-watching session.
Is 'to netflix' a formal or informal word?
Using 'netflix' as a verb is very informal and belongs to casual, conversational English. In formal or professional writing, you would instead say 'stream' or 'watch programmes online.'
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