English

Noun

spoiler ‎(plural spoilers)

1. One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler.
2. One who corrupts, mars, or renders useless.
3. A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story.

   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.

4. (aeronautics) A device to reduce lift.
5. (automotive) A device to reduce lift and increase downforce
6. (US, chiefly politics, sports) An individual (or organisation etc.), unable to win themselves, who spoils the chances of another's victory.
   • 1994, Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom, Abacus 2010, p. 713:

     The optimism at the opening of the talks could not be dampened even by a few spoilers.

7. (trading card games) A comprehensive list of objects and their characteristics.

Derived terms

• spoiler space

Translations

Portuguese

Noun

spoiler m (plural spoilers)

1. spoiler (document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story)

Spanish

Noun

spoiler m ‎(plural spoilers)

1. spoiler (document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story)