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spoiler

Meanings
  • noun

    A secret or hidden fact, especially one that could spoil enjoyment of a story if revealed before the story is finished.

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75858330"
  2. /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/



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Rhymes
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poiler , oiler , coaler , paler , quoiler
Homophones
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  1. spoiler (en) : A person or thing that spoils or ruins something

  2. spoiler (en) : A vehicle designed to improve the performance of another vehicle by reducing aerodynamic drag

Variants
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spoiler , spoilers , spoiler alert
Forms
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spoilers

Etymology
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Originally from the Dutch word for 'spoil' or 'booty'. The term came to be used in the context of literature and storytelling in the late 19th century.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'spoiler' was first used in print in 1894 in a book called 'The Idol's Eye' by R.M. Ballantyne.

  2. In film and television, spoilers are often revealed through leaked scripts, trailers, or accidental reveals by cast or crew members.

  3. Some websites and forums are dedicated to sharing spoilers for various forms of media, often to the dismay of fans who want to experience the story unfold naturally.

Related Concepts
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  1. plot twist: A sudden and unexpected change in the direction of a story, often revealed as a spoiler.

  2. cliffhanger: A suspenseful ending to a chapter, episode, or story, often leaving the audience wanting to know what happens next.

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In literature and storytelling, a spoiler is a secret or hidden fact that, if revealed before the story is finished, can ruin the enjoyment and surprise for the reader. Spoilers have been used as plot devices in various forms of media, including literature, film, and television.

How to Memorize "spoiler"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a secret or hidden fact that could ruin the enjoyment of a story if revealed prematurely.
    - Imagine a story unfolding and the surprise on a reader's face when a spoiler is revealed.
    - Think of a treasure chest filled with spoilers, each one a secret that could ruin the enjoyment of a story.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'spoiler' with the idea of a secret or hidden fact.
    - Think of the word 'spoiler' as synonymous with the word 'surprise' in the context of storytelling.
    - Associate the word 'spoiler' with the feeling of disappointment or frustration when a secret is revealed prematurely.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym SPOILER to remember the definition: Secret Plot Of Information Leading To Enjoyment Ruined.
    - Think of the word 'spoiler' as an anagram of the word 'revealer'.
    - Remember that a spoiler is a secret that, if revealed too soon, can ruin the enjoyment of a story.

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