surprise ending
nounUK /səˈpraɪz ˈɛndɪŋ/
US /sərˈpraɪz ˈɛndɪŋ/
An ending that you did not expect at all.
The movie had a surprise ending that made everyone gasp.
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2. A final part of a story that is kept secret until the very last moment.
The author saved the surprise ending for the last page.
3. A result in a game or contest that nobody predicted.
The championship match had a surprise ending when the underdog team won.
4. A funny or clever last line in a joke that makes people laugh.
The comedian's joke had a surprise ending that caught everyone off guard.