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Cliffhanger

/ˌklɪfˈhæŋ.ə(ɹ)/

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

📖 Definitions of "Cliffhanger"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 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.

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