random encounter

English

Noun

random encounter (plural random encounters)

  1. (video games, roleplaying games) A battle that starts at an unpredictable time, against random enemies.
  2. (by extension) The event of seeing someone appearing without warning.
    • 2007, “Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together”, in Scott Pilgrim, volume 4:
      [Scott is dreaming. Ramona appears in the dream without warning.]
      Ramona: I think this is the lamest dream I've ever found you in.
      Forest elf: Look out! Random encounter!!!
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