cliffhanger
nounUK /ˈklɪfˌhæŋə/
US /ˈklɪfˌhæŋər/
An exciting ending that leaves you wondering what happens next.
The show ended on a cliffhanger, so we had to wait a whole week to find out what happened.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A story or film that ends with a shocking event left unresolved.
The movie was a classic cliffhanger, with the hero hanging from a ledge as the credits rolled.
3. A situation in which the outcome is uncertain until the very end.
The election was a real cliffhanger, with no winner declared until late at night.
4. A serial story in which each part ends with a suspenseful moment.
Old movie serials often used a cliffhanger to bring audiences back the following week.