Netflix and chill

noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Sexual intercourse, especially casual sex. euphemistic, slang, uncountable

    "Sometimes people aren't available for a rousing night of "Netflix and chill." - Can't change someone or fix them. People are who they are, especially as they get older."

Verb
  1. 1
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Netflix, chill.

    "I take my Netflix binging seriously. Why hook up when we could marathon "Bob’s Burgers?" If you invite me to "Netflix and chill," that’s exactly what I’m going to do. / Don’t try to talk to me; I’m trying to pay attention to the show. Stop trying to put your arm around me. And no, I don’t want to take off my shirt to "get more comfortable.""

  2. 2
    To engage in sexual activity, possibly while or after watching a movie or a TV series together. euphemistic

    "If you haven't been living under a rock, you're well aware of "Netflix and Chill," which is the new hang out method. Contrary to prior belief, if invited to Netflix and chill, don't expect to spend a couple hours watching Netflix. It's actually the new version of "let's hook up.""

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the idea of euphemistically suggesting watching the online streaming service Netflix, as an excuse to be together in private. The idiomatic meaning developed around 2014.

Etymology 2

From the idea of euphemistically suggesting watching the online streaming service Netflix, as an excuse to be together in private. The idiomatic meaning developed around 2014.

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