frightswitch
nounUK /ˈfraɪt.swɪtʃ/
US /ˈfraɪt.swɪtʃ/
A frightswitch is a special button you press to make a scary thing stop.
When the ghost popped out, Mia hit the frightswitch and the lights came on.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quick change from feeling brave to feeling scared.
His frightswitch flipped when the thunder boomed.
3. A pretend device in games that turns scary sounds off.
The game has a frightswitch so little kids can play too.
4. A sudden moment when someone gets a big scare.
The haunted house was fun until the frightswitch moment at the end.