spoiler

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[edit] English

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to spoil + -er

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Singular
spoiler

Plural
spoilers

spoiler (plural spoilers)

  1. A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise, or twist in a story.
    Good netiquette dictates that one warn of spoilers before discussing them, so that readers who wish to do so may experience the surprises for themselves.
  2. (aeronautics) A device to reduce lift
  3. (automotive) A device to reduce lift and increase downforce
  4. (politics, gaming) An individual unable to win an election or game for him- or herself, but with the power to determine which player or candidate among two or more others does win.
  5. (trading card games) A comprehensive list of objects and their characteristics.

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