noun

cliffhanger

cliffhanger

The movie ended on a cliffhanger.

The film ended on a cliffhanger.

The election result was a real cliffhanger.

The election result was a real cliffhanger.

((a)) cliffhanger a situation full of suspense The series ended on a cliffhanger.

Synonyms: suspense, nail-biter, thriller

From 'cliff' + 'hanger'. It originates from serial films where a character would literally be left hanging from a cliff at the end of an episode.

Picture someone literally hanging from a cliff. You don't know what will happen next, creating intense suspense.

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