cliffhanger
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/ˈklɪfhæŋər/
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/ˈklɪfhæŋə(r)/
A situation that leaves you eager to know what happens next, often used to describe the end of a chapter or episode in a book or show where the outcome is left uncertain.
The movie ended with a cliffhanger, making everyone eager for the sequel.