channel-surf

Thân thiện

A person sits on a couch channel-surfing with a remote control.

Definition

Verb: - To change television channels frequently and quickly, typically using a remote control, without watching any single program for a significant length of time.

Usage

The verb "channel-surf" describes the action of rapidly switching between television channels. It implies a casual or restless viewing habit where the viewer is browsing for something interesting to watch rather than being engaged with a specific show.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Channel-surfing" (Gerund/Noun): The activity or habit of switching channels frequently.
  • His constant channel-surfing makes it impossible to watch a complete movie.

Variants and Related Words

• Flip through channels: A common phrase with a very similar meaning to "channel-surf."
• Zap (through channels): An informal synonym, often implying the use of a remote control.

Synonyms

• Flip channels
• Browse (channels)
• Zap (through channels)

Phrasal Verbs

Note: "Channel-surf" is itself a compound verb and is not typically used with additional particles to form phrasal verbs. The action is described by the single term.

Học thuật

Verb

1. switch channels, on television

Từ đồng nghĩa

• surf