Definition for

surprise


noun – The act of coming upon anything unawares, or of taking it suddenly and without warning or preparation: as, the fort was taken by surprise.

noun – The state of being seized with astonishment; an emotion excited by something happening suddenly and unexpectedly; astonishment; amazement.

noun – Anything which causes the feeling of surprise, as an unexpected event or a novel and striking thought.

noun – A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no other contents, or with contents of unexpected quality or variety.

noun – Same as back-scratcher, 2.

noun – Synonyms See surprise, v., and surprising.

To come upon unexpectedly; fall upon or assail suddenly and without warning; take or capture one who is off his guard, by an unexpected movement.

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