jump scare (0 synonym found)

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Definition of jump scare:

(n) : (narratology) The technique, typically used in horror films and video games, of having something occur suddenly and without warning to frighten the audience.
(n) : A fright caused by this.
(n) : (humorous, by extension) The sudden arrival or advent of something unpleasant.
(v) : (transitive) To frighten (a film audience or video game player, etc.) by means of something that happens suddenly without warning.
Definition of jump scare:

(n) : (narratology) The technique, typically used in horror films and video games, of having something occur suddenly and without warning to frighten the audience.
(n) : A fright caused by this.
(n) : (humorous, by extension) The sudden arrival or advent of something unpleasant.
(v) : (transitive) To frighten (a film audience or video game player, etc.) by means of something that happens suddenly without warning.
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