spoilerette

noun

spoilerette

noun

Etymology From spoiler + -ette.

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Informal A minor or unimportant spoiler (disclosure of the ending to a story etc.).

  • Incredible spoilerette/rumor regarding Kitsunegari (Fox Hunt) at the following URL (epi guide with Spoiler site)1997 November 16, lynx mulderite, “Kitsunegari Spoiler/rumor”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):
  • Spoilerette ahead! Did anyone notice that when Mulder rummaged through Diana's stuff, there were cigarettes there? Just a random musing.)1999 February 15, Thepeacock, “Did anyone notice...”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):
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  • This was a new spoiler. I knew the "spoilerette" to which Kim referred (simply a fun take on one of the previews).)1999 November 2, Lulu, “Re: Skinner And Spoiler!”, in alt.tv.x-files (Usenet):

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