jump scare
Americannoun
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jump scares
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And for Binance and its customers, the moment arrived like a jump scare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Angela’s vivid mood swings are a wellspring of entertainment; Tommy associates her phone number with an orchestral ringtone that sounds like a horror movie jump scare.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2025
I remember when I was planning it, I asked Craig if I could add a jump scare with a clicker.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2025
It’s important that the pervasive jump scare could happen to you.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2024
Each of these micro jokes functions like a jump scare — just unexpected enough to elicit a tiny gasp.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
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