spoiler
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spoil·er

noun \ˈspi-lər\

Definition of SPOILER

1
a : one that spoils
b : one (as a political candidate) having little or no chance of winning but capable of depriving a rival of success
2
a : a long narrow plate along the upper surface of an airplane wing that may be raised for reducing lift and increasing drag — see airplane illustration
b : an air deflector on an automobile to reduce the tendency to lift off the road at high speeds
3
: information about the plot of a motion picture or TV program that can spoil a viewer's sense of surprise or suspense; also : a person who discloses such information

Examples of SPOILER

  1. The review contains a few spoilers, so don't read it if you haven't seen the movie.

First Known Use of SPOILER

15th century

Rhymes with SPOILER

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