jump scare

/JH AH1 M P S K EH0 R/

noun

1
(narratology) The technique, typically used in horror films and video games, of having something occur suddenly and without warning to frighten the audience.
2
A fright caused by this.
3
(humorous, by extension) The sudden arrival or advent of something unpleasant.

verb

1
(transitive) To frighten (a film audience or video game player, etc.) by means of something that happens suddenly without warning.

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