binge-watch
/bɪndʒ wɒtʃ/
Very CommonWatching multiple episodes of a show in one sitting, usually more than you planned to.
Implies a loss of control or at least a willful disregard of it. Not just watching two episodes on purpose.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | binge-watched the entire first season of severance in one day | The person watched all of season one without spreading it out. | x, 2022 |
| 02 | just gonna watch one episode before bed. famous last words | A setup implying the person is about to binge despite good intentions. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | i hate when a show drops all at once because i will absolutely binge it in 48 hours | The person has no restraint with all-at-once releases. | |
| 04 | 3am and still going. this show is so good | The person is deep into a binge despite the hour. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- You watched several episodes back to back in a single session.
- You lost track of time watching a show and ended up much further than intended.
- You finished a whole season or series in a short period.
Do not use it when
- You watched two episodes with a meal and stopped.
- You're watching something slowly over many weeks.
Variations and related forms
Binge-watch vs comfort rewatch
binge-watch
Binge-watch is about speed and volume, often new content.
VS
comfort-rewatch
Comfort rewatch is about returning to familiar content for emotional safety.
Origin and context
Adapted from 'binge eating' and applied to television viewing. Netflix popularized the behavior by releasing full seasons at once starting around 2013, and the phrase entered mainstream vocabulary shortly after.
- First seen
- 2013
- Confidence
- medium
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