Final Jeopardy answer
Definition
In the American television game show Jeopardy!, the contestant's written response to the Final Jeopardy! clue, which must be phrased in the form of a question.
Informally, a high-stakes, last-chance guess or revelation, often delivered with dramatic flair in trivia, quizzes, or everyday dilemmas.
Examples
After wagering it all, his Final Jeopardy answer was 'What is a participation trophy?' – safe, but not exactly champion material.
In the pub quiz, she nailed the Final Jeopardy answer: 'What is the Wi-Fi password?' and claimed free drinks for the table.
His dating profile bio ended with a bold Final Jeopardy answer: 'What is someone who still uses a flip phone?'
The chef's Final Jeopardy answer to the mystery ingredient was 'What is regret?' after tasting his experimental kale-pizza hybrid.