happening or done quickly and unexpectedly:
a sudden change / decision * Don't make any sudden movements. * His death was very sudden.
suddenness noun [U]
IDIOMS
all of a sudden quickly and unexpectedly:
All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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