joyfulstartle
nounUK /ˈdʒɔɪfəlˌstɑːtl/
US /ˈdʒɔɪfəlˌstɑːrtl/
A happy surprise that makes you jump a little.
The puppy's sudden bark gave her a joyfulstartle that made her laugh.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quick, happy flinch caused by something nice.
He felt a joyfulstartle when his friends shouted 'Surprise!'
3. A sudden burst of joy that makes the body twitch.
The joyfulstartle ran through her arms when she saw the gift.
4. A playful scare that ends in smiles.
The peekaboo game gave the baby a joyfulstartle.