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Spoiler faux pas 

A statement which is claimed to spoil a film or television show episode, but in reality states something that never even occurs in the film or episode, thus making it not actually the spoiler of anything. Also called a "fake spoiler," "faux spoiler," or a "false spoiler."
Kevin: I'm serious this time, Oscar, don't you dare spoil "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."
Oscar: It dies.
Kevin: YOU SUCK!!!!
Oscar (thinking): Has no idea it was a spoiler faux pas...sucks for him!

Monica: I haven't watched the finale of 'Breaking Bad' yet...you better not spoil it for me...
Rachel: Walt Jr. convinces Walt and Skyler to get back together and it turns out that Hank actually didn't die.
Monica: THANKS A LOT!!!!
**they both get into a cat fight**
Spoiler faux pas by A Person Named February 15, 2014
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Spoiler Owl 

A human sized owl that flys around spoiling good movies
“Dam I hate that spoiler owl he spoiled starwars for me what a douchebag”
Spoiler Owl by Kool Kunt June 5, 2018

Spoiler Baiting 

When someone says something intriguing about a show/movie/book that makes you want to search it up and spoil it for yourself.
Person 1: “damn I really like this character”
Person 2: “ooo good luck with that, something really wild happens to them in the next season!”
Person 1: *searched it up because person 2 was spoiler baiting them*
Spoiler Baiting by EsorRemmus April 30, 2020

spoiler slut 

Someone who spoils the book or movie for you. They will find out the endings of things just to spoil them and to piss you off.
OMG! Marilyn is a spoiler slut.

spoiler waiver 

What you say to allow your friends to spoil. Typically before a question.

Abbr. SW.

Note that this is only in effect temporarily. It is encouraged to define a standard this time period within a friendship. E.g. only one answer to a question.
Mr. Robot season 1 spoiler alert below:

You: Spoiler waiver: What is the deal with Mr. Robot?!
Friend: He's a figment of Elliots imagination

Opposed to
You: What is the deal with Mr. Robot?!
Friend: IDK?
spoiler waiver by unguis November 1, 2017

Spoiler Queen

A female that frequently spoils books, movies, tv shows, and news without concern or regard for others. They will often do so in person or through social media.
My sister is a spoiler queen. I can’t watch anything without her blabbing the ending.

I heard from the spoiler queen that you’re pregnant.

The spoiler queen told me about the surprise party.
Spoiler Queen by I_caveman August 21, 2019

Spoiler Baiting 

When someone says intriguing and specific things about a show/movie/book that makes you want to search it up and spoil it for yourself.
Person 1: “damn I really like this character”

Person 2: “ooo yeh someone really bad happens to them in the next season, good luck liking him!”

Person 1: *searches it because person 2 was spoiler baiting them*
Spoiler Baiting by EsorRemmus April 30, 2020