DEFINITIONS

cliff-hanging

or cliff·hang·ing

[ klif-hang-ing ]
/ ˈklɪfˌhæŋ ɪŋ /
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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of a cliff-hanger: a cliff-hanging vote of 20–19.

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Words related to cliff-hanging

theatrical, breathtaking, terrifying, shocking, frightening, chilling, suspenseful, electrifying, artificial, cloak-and-dagger, exaggerated, ham, histrionic, hokey, sensational, spectacular, blood-and-thunder, hammy, overdramatic, overemotional

Words nearby cliff-hanging

cliff, cliff brake, cliff dweller, cliff swallow, cliff-hang, cliff-hanging, cliffhanger, clifford, clifford trust, cliffs notes, cliffside park

Origin of cliff-hanging

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Definition for cliff-hanging (2 of 2)

cliff-hang

or cliff·hang

[ klif-hang ]
/ ˈklɪfˌhæŋ /

verb (used without object), cliff-hung, cliff-hang·ing. Informal.

to wait eagerly for the outcome of a suspenseful situation or contest.

Origin of cliff-hang

First recorded in 1935–40
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