Complete Definition of "spoiler"

English

Etymology
-er|spoil

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�ɪl�(r)|-�ɪl�(r)

Noun
en-noun

  1. a document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise, or twist in a story. Good netiquette dictates that one warn of spoilers before discussing them, so that readers who wish to do so may experience the surprises for themselves.
  2. in aeronautics, a device to reduce lift
  3. in automobiles, a device to reduce lift and increase downforce
  4. In politics or game|gaming: an individual unable to win an election or game for him- or herself, but with the power to determine which player or candidate among two or more others does win.

Translations

French: déporteur (2), béquet/becquet (3) #French|spoiler (3)
Japanese: ���� (netabare) (1)
Español:adelanto

External links
projectlinks|disambig|pedia|page2Spoiler (media)|pedia|page3Spoiler (aeronautics)|pedia|page4Spoiler (automotive)|pedia|page5Spoiler effect

fr:spoiler
fi:spoiler
vi:spoiler

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