Spoiler/ˈspɔɪlər/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Spoil Alert Warn others before revealing a spoiler, so they can avoid it if they prefer surprises. Spoil alert! I'm about to discuss the movie's twist ending. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact Spoilers can reduce the emotional experience of a story by revealing key twists. Avoiding spoilers keeps the excitement intact. Pro Tip 3/3After Release Discourse Discuss spoilers freely after a reasonable time since release, when most have experienced it. It’s been a year; we can talk spoilers now.