plot coupon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
Coined by critic Nick Lowe.
Meanings
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(slang) An object sought by a character in a story in order to achieve some objective, having little purpose beyond advancing the plot.
[…] pain to see Clute single-handedly tackle multi-volume fantasy extrusion-product, with its flimsy plot coupons and its stale eucatastrophes.
2004, Foundation, volume 33, numbers 90-92, page 126:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plot coupons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |