spoiler
|spoil-er|
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/ˈspɔɪlər/
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/ˈspɔɪlə/
(spoil)
damaged or ruined
Etymology
'spoiler' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'spoilere,' where 'spoil' meant 'to plunder or damage.'
'spoilere' transformed into the modern English word 'spoiler' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'one who plunders or damages,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'aerodynamic device' and 'plot reveal.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that spoils something.
The rain was a spoiler for our picnic.
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Noun 2
a description of an important plot development in a television show, movie, or book that if previously known may reduce surprise or suspense for a first-time viewer or reader.
I accidentally read a spoiler about the movie's ending.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45