cliffhanger — a dramatic and exciting ending to an episode of a serial, leaving the audience in suspense
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a dramatic and exciting ending to an episode of a serial, leaving the audience in suspense
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɪfˌhæŋər/
Example Sentences
- My mom refuses to watch any TV series because she can't handle cliffhangers - she needs to know everything right now!
- The Netflix series ended on such a cruel cliffhanger that fans started a petition for the next season.
- I accidentally spoiled the cliffhanger for my friend and now she won't talk to me for a week.
cliffhanger
NOUN[/ˈklɪfˌhæŋər/]
a dramatic and exciting ending to an episode of a serial, leaving the audience in suspense

a dramatic and exciting ending to an episode of a serial, leaving the audience in suspense

Cliff hanger leaves everyone hanging in suspense!

A stranger faces danger in the ultimate cliffhanger!
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“My mom refuses to watch any TV series because she can't handle cliffhangers - she needs to know everything right now!”
“The Netflix series ended on such a cruel cliffhanger that fans started a petition for the next season.”
“I accidentally spoiled the cliffhanger for my friend and now she won't talk to me for a week.”
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