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cliff-hang·ing
/
ˈklɪfˌhæŋ
ɪŋ
/
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klif
-hang-ing
]
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adjective
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a cliff-hanger:
a cliff-hanging vote of 20–19.
Also,
cliff·hang·ing.
Origin:
1935–40,
Americanism
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cliff-hanging
adjective
(of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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