spoiler
/ˈspɔɪ.lə//ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/
noun
- 1
One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler.
- 2
One who corrupts, mars, or renders useless.
- 3
A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story, or the internal rules controlling the behaviour of a video game, etc.
- 4
A device to reduce lift.
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A device to reduce lift and increase downforce
- 6
An individual (or organisation etc.), unable to win themselves, who spoils the chances of another's victory.
verb
- 1
To mark (a document or message) with a spoiler warning, to prevent readers from accidentally learning details they would prefer not to know.
- 2
To tell (a person) details of how a story ends etc.
“I've been spoilered, so I doubt I'll be able to enjoy the final episode.”
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