cliff-hanger

noun

Meaning

An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.
(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.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cliff hanger(English)hitch-hiker(English)coat-hanger(English)mcguffin(English)pageturner(English)plothole(English)cliff notes(English)jump-scare(English)

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Sources

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