Associations to the word «Spoiler»

SPOILER, noun. One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler.

SPOILER, noun. One who corrupts, mars, or renders useless.

SPOILER, noun. A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story.

SPOILER, noun. (aeronautics) A device to reduce lift.

SPOILER, noun. (automobiles) A device to reduce lift and increase downforce

SPOILER, noun. (US) (chiefly politics) (sports) An individual (or organisation etc.), unable to win themselves, who spoils the chances of another's victory.

SPOILER, noun. (trading card games) A comprehensive list of objects and their characteristics.

SPOILER ALERT, interjection. An indication, placed in a text, that the plot of a drama is about to be exposed.

SPOILER EFFECT, noun. (Voting theory) the effect a minor party candidate with little chance of winning has upon a close election, when that candidate's presence in the election draws votes from a candidate similar to them, thereby causing a candidate dissimilar to them to win the election.

SPOILER EFFECTS, noun. Plural of spoiler effect

SPOILER SPACE, noun. Blank lines inserted into a message posted on the Internet so that the reader can choose whether or not to scroll down and read a spoiler.

SPOILER, noun. A candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning.

SPOILER, noun. Someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war).

SPOILER, noun. Someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence.

SPOILER, noun. An airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds.

SPOILER, noun. A hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag.