Meaning of the word "happy ending" in English

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happy ending

US /ˈhæp.i ˈen.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈhæp.i ˈen.dɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a conclusion to a story, film, or play in which the characters are happy and problems are solved

Example:
Everyone loves a movie with a happy ending.
Despite the challenges, the story had a surprisingly happy ending.
2.

a sexual act, typically involving manual stimulation of the penis, performed at the end of a massage

Example:
The client was arrested for soliciting a happy ending at the massage parlor.
Some illicit massage parlors offer a 'happy ending' as an additional service.
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