noun
a person or thing that hangs from or projects out from a steep or overhanging surface
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The novel ended with a thrilling cliff hanger that left readers eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.
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I can't believe the season finale of that show ended on such a cliff hanger!
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The movie had me on the edge of my seat with that crazy cliff hanger ending.
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Her decision to quit her job without a backup plan was a real cliff hanger moment in her life.