channel-surf
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.
Verb
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switch channels, on television
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