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Jump scare

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA sudden, unexpected and startling event in media designed to frighten the audience.
2.NounThe sudden arrival or advent of something unpleasant.
"white woman jump scare"
3.NounA fright caused by this.
"The loud knock at the door gave me a terrible jump scare."
4.VerbTo frighten (an audience) by means of something that happens suddenly without warning.
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