Spoiler

/spˈɔ‍ɪlɐ/

/ˈspɔɪɫɝ/

Spoiler

unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

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

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

someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

synonyms : despoiler

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

someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence

synonyms : coddler

a person or thing that tries to prevent someone or something from succeeding

Examples

1. Spoilers abound.

2. Our conversation on this podcast may contain spoilers.

3. WandaVision spoilers ahead.

4. Black people do spoilers in real time.