macguffin

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Synonyms: mcguffin, mcguffie, mcmuffin, macguffins

Antonyms: mcguffin, mcguffie, mcmuffin, macguffins

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|narratology}} A [[plot]] element or other device used to catch the audience's attention and maintain [[suspense]], but whose exact nature has fairly little influence over the storyline.

Proper noun

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