Meaning & use
Twisty
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Having many bends or turns; also used of a plot or situation that is complicated and full of unexpected developments.
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The road up the mountain was narrow and twisty.
The film's twisty plot kept audiences guessing until the final scene.
A note on using this word
Originally describing literal roads or paths, the word is now common in film and book reviews to describe unpredictable plots.
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