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Meaning of cliffhanger

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cliffhanger

Pronunciation:/ˌklɪfˈhæŋ.ə(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. (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.