Post 'Jumpscare' Syndrome

Post Jumpscare Syndrome is used to describe the state of shock one enters after a 'jumpscare' (an abrupt scare which is unexpected, usually found in horror games/movies). Post Jumpscare Syndrome typically lasts for several minutes, at the most 5 minutes in total (by some accounts).

Mr. Case was playing a scary game then got jumpscared by a creepy figure, he then suffered from Post 'Jumpscare' Syndrome.

by Vintage Cardinal October 25, 2025

toast jumpscared

When the sound of the toaster after it finishes toasting catches you by surprise

(mother) Why the fuck did you scream like that?

(son) Nothing mom, I got toast jumpscared

by mangojam 11 March 9, 2024

jumpscare

when a person you were sure is straight comes out to you

Guy 1: harry came out to me
Guy 2: woah thats kinda a jumpscare

by anonymous June 13, 2022