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cliffhanger
(redirected from cliffhangers)

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cliff·hang·er  (klfhngr)
n.
1. A melodramatic serial in which each episode ends in suspense.
2. A suspenseful situation occurring at the end of a chapter, scene, or episode.
3. A contest so closely matched that the outcome is uncertain until the end.

cliffhanging adj.

cliffhanger [ˈklɪfˌhæŋə]
n
1. (Performing Arts)
a.  a situation of imminent disaster usually occurring at the end of each episode of a serialized film
b.  the serialized film itself
2. a situation that is dramatic or uncertain
cliffhanging  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cliffhanger - a contest whose outcome is uncertain up to the very end
contest, competition - an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
2.cliffhanger - an episode that ends in suspense
instalment, installment, episode - a part of a broadcast serial
Translations
cliffhanger [ˈklɪfˌhæŋəʳ] N (= film) → película f melodramática, película f de suspense
the match was a real cliffhangerel partido fue un suspense hasta el último momento
cliffhanger cliff-hanger [ˈklɪfhæŋər] n (at end of episode)moment m de suspense


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The story, while intriguing, leaves large holes in its plot that should serve as cliffhangers, but are more confusing than interesting.
In a tale filled with cliffhangers, Cave saves his greatest shock for the treacherous mountains of France, where the fates of his characters play themselves out.
Here's where some shows returning tonight left off - a Cliff's Notes of cliffhangers, if you will.
 
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