spoiler

noun

description of any piece of fiction that reveals any plot elements
aeronautics device for reducing aerodynamic lift, plates on the top surface of a wing

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ / /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin spolium Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Italic *-āō Latin -ō Latin spoliāre Old French espoillierbor. Middle English spoilen English spoil Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English spoiler From spoil + -er.

One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler.
One who corrupts, mars, or renders useless.
A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story, or the internal rules controlling the behaviour of a video game, etc.
“Good netiquette dictates that one warn of spoilers before discussing them, so that readers who wish to do so may experience the surprises for themselves.”
“Devotees of ‘expanded universe’ books say they will publish spoilers of latest film online unless Disney studio agrees to film their favourite stories”
A device to reduce lift and increase drag.
A device to reduce lift and increase downforce.
A competitor, unable to win themselves, who spoils the chances of another’s victory.
“The optimism at the opening of the talks could not be dampened even by a few spoilers.”
“Several experts do not believe Jorgensen was a Trump “spoiler” in 2020.”

verb

To mark (a document or message) with a spoiler warning, to prevent readers from accidentally learning details they would prefer not to know.
To tell (a person) details of how a story ends etc.
“I've been spoilered, so I doubt I'll be able to enjoy the final episode.”