cliffy
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Meaning · English
A cliffhanger (dramatic stopping point in a story).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
All your questions won't be answered in the first book. It may end on a cliffhanger that leads into book 2. It's a mild cliffy, but it's there none the less.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cliffy” mean?
A cliffhanger (dramatic stopping point in a story).
Is “cliffy” formal or informal?
cliffy is generally slang.