bingeveil
/ˈbɪndʒˌveɪl/nounVerified NewThe practiced silence of the partner who has watched ahead in a series both are meant to be watching together.
One viewer is three episodes on, and every expression must be managed so nothing leaks. Questions are asked with performed ignorance, reactions are staged on schedule. It is affectionate deception — an etiquette of asymmetric knowledge.
Etym. — binge + veil — a literal veil drawn over knowledge of future episodes.
Rel. — couchsummit
Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08
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