superscare

noun
UK /ˈsuːpəskɛː/
US /ˈsuːpərskɛr/

A superscare is a really big fright that makes you jump.

The haunted house gave me a superscare that made me scream.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A very scary surprise, like a loud noise or a sudden pop.

The balloon popped with a superscare that made everyone laugh.

3. Something that is extra spooky, like a ghost story at night.

Grandpa told a superscare about a shadow in the attic.

4. A feeling of being very, very scared for a short time.

I felt a superscare when the door creaked open by itself.