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n. - A hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing or on the rear of a car that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag; Someone who pampers by excessive indulgence;

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  • Though the title spoiler issue is rendered moot whenever the reader waves their mouse over the link.
  • One person's spoiler is another person's information.
  • The word spoiler is a part of our national vocabulary.
  • (A big spoiler is right there on the tabloid's cover.)
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