Definition

A phrase used to express sudden anxiety or intimidation toward a person or situation, often with humorous intent. The beauty of its vagueness is that it works equally well whether you're referring to something genuinely frightening or just unexpectedly unfamiliar.

Example Usage

I had a big, scary encounter with my ex at the coffee shop, but it turned out they just wanted to borrow a pen.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Big%2C%20scary&defid=14077171)

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