Cliff Hanger

Pronunciation: /klɪf ˈhæŋər/

Definitions of cliff hanger

noun a person or thing that hangs from or projects out from a steep or overhanging surface

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a movie with a cliff hanger ending.

A2 The TV show ended with a cliff hanger, leaving us in suspense.

B1 The novel I read had a major cliff hanger at the end of each chapter.

B2 The series finale left viewers on a cliff hanger, eagerly awaiting the next season.

C1 The author is known for her skillful use of cliff hangers to keep readers engaged.

C2 The film director masterfully crafted a cliff hanger that had the audience on the edge of their seats.

Examples of cliff hanger in a Sentence

formal The novel ended with a thrilling cliff hanger that left readers eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.

informal I can't believe the season finale of that show ended on such a cliff hanger!

slang The movie had me on the edge of my seat with that crazy cliff hanger ending.

figurative Her decision to quit her job without a backup plan was a real cliff hanger moment in her life.

Grammatical Forms of cliff hanger

• plural: cliff hangers
• comparative: more cliff hanger
• superlative: most cliff hanger
• present tense: cliff hangs
• future tense: will cliff hang
• perfect tense: has cliff hanged
• continuous tense: is cliff hanging
• singular: cliff hanger
• positive degree: cliff hanger
• infinitive: to cliff hang
• gerund: cliff hanging
• participle: cliff hung

Origin and Evolution of cliff hanger

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'cliff hanger' originated from the world of serialized fiction, particularly in early 20th-century American pulp magazines.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a suspenseful ending in a story where the protagonist is left in a precarious situation, the term 'cliff hanger' has evolved to encompass any situation of suspense or uncertainty that leaves the audience eagerly anticipating the resolution.