cliffhanger
Translation
cliffhanger
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) cliffhanger a situation full of suspense The series ended on a cliffhanger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suspense, nail-biter, thriller
Etymology
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.
Memory Tips
Picture someone literally hanging from a cliff. You don't know what will happen next, creating intense suspense.