Reference meaning
jump scare
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A sudden, unexpected and startling event in media designed to frighten the audience.
Other meanings
2. noun
The sudden arrival or advent of something unpleasant.
3. noun
A fright caused by this.
4. verb
To frighten (an audience) by means of something that happens suddenly without warning.
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