Associations to the word «Cliffhanger»

Wiktionary

CLIFFHANGER, noun. (narratology) An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.
CLIFFHANGER, noun. (by extension) An outcome which is awaited with keen anticipation, especially one which is delayed for a period of time or which is not known until the last minute.

Dictionary definition

CLIFFHANGER, noun. A contest whose outcome is uncertain up to the very end.
CLIFFHANGER, noun. An episode that ends in suspense.

Wise words

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