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spoiler
noun spoil·er \ˈspȯi-lər\
Definition of SPOILER
1
a : one that spoils b : one (as a political candidate) having little or no chance of winning but capable of depriving a rival of success
2
a : a long narrow plate along the upper surface of an airplane wing that may be raised for reducing lift and increasing drag — see airplane illustration b : an air deflector on an automobile to reduce the tendency to lift off the road at high speeds
3
: information about the plot of a motion picture or TV program that can spoil a viewer's sense of surprise or suspense; also : a person who discloses such information
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First Known Use of SPOILER
15th century
SPOILER Defined for Kids
spoiler
noun spoil·er \ˈspȯi-lər\
Definition of SPOILER for Kids
1
: a person or thing that spoils something <A spoiler beat the predicted winner.>
2
: a device (as on an airplane or automobile) that controls the flow of air and lift
3
: information about the plot of a book, movie, or television show that spoils the surprise or suspense for a reader or viewer
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