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spoiled | spoiler |

As a verb spoiled

is past tense of spoil.

As an adjective spoiled

is of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.

As a noun spoiler is

one who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler.

spoiled

English

Alternative forms

* spoilt

Verb

(head)
  • (spoil)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
  • Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.

    • Usage notes

    * Much more common in US than "(spoilt)". * About as common as "spoilt" in UK.

    Anagrams

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    spoiler

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who spoils; a plunderer; a pillager; a robber; a despoiler.
  • One who corrupts, mars, or renders useless.
  • A document, review or comment that discloses the ending or some key surprise or twist in a story.
    • Good netiquette dictates that one warn of spoilers before discussing them, so that readers who wish to do so may experience the surprises for themselves.
  • (aeronautics) A device to reduce lift.
  • (automobiles) A device to reduce lift and increase downforce
  • An individual (or organisation etc.), unable to win themselves, who spoils the chances of another's victory.
  • * 1994 , Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom , Abacus 2010, p. 713:
    • The optimism at the opening of the talks could not be dampened even by a few spoilers .
  • (trading card games) A comprehensive list of objects and their characteristics.

    • Derived terms

    * spoiler space

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