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spoiler

spoi·ler

UK/ˈspɔɪ.lə/ US/ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ uncommon slang us

noun

1.

a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning

2.
3.

someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence

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4.

an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds

5.

a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag

Origin

From spoil + -er.

Phrases

  • Q spoiler
  • spoiler ahead
  • spoiler alert
  • spoiler effect
  • spoiler space

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