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.

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Originally describing literal roads or paths, the word is now common in film and book reviews to describe unpredictable plots.

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