spoiler
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To mark (a document or message) with a spoiler warning, to prevent readers from accidentally learning details they would prefer not to know.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To tell (a person) details of how a story ends etc.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spoiler” mean?
To mark (a document or message) with a spoiler warning, to prevent readers from accidentally learning details they would prefer not to know.
Is “spoiler” formal or informal?
spoiler is generally slang.