shockingtwist
nounUK /ˈʃɒkɪŋ twɪst/
US /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ twɪst/
A shocking twist is a big surprise in a story that you did not expect.
The movie had a shocking twist at the end that made everyone gasp.
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2. A sudden change in a situation that surprises everyone.
The party took a shocking twist when the lights went out.
3. An unexpected event in real life that changes everything.
The game had a shocking twist when the underdogs won.
4. A surprising new fact that changes how you understand something.
The detective found a shocking twist in the old case.