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/
Korean meaning: 연속극이나 소설에서 다음 편이 궁금하게 만드는 흥미진진한 결말
Korean pronunciation: **클리**프행어
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
1937년에 미국 연속 영화에서 처음 사용된 용어로, 주인공이 절벽(cliff)에 매달려(hang) 위험한 상황에 처한 장면에서 에피소드가 끝나는 것에서 유래했습니다.
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📝Examples
“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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