twistending
nounUK /ˈtwɪstˌɛndɪŋ/
US /ˈtwɪstˌɛndɪŋ/
A twist ending is a surprise at the end of a story that you did not expect.
The movie had a twist ending that made everyone gasp.
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2. A final scene that changes how you understand the whole story.
The twist ending showed the hero was the villain all along.
3. A last-minute change in a game or plan that surprises everyone.
The match had a twist ending when the losing team scored twice.
4. A funny or clever surprise at the close of a joke or tale.
The bedtime story's twist ending made the children laugh.