sudden death

名词 Noun

(countable) An instantaneous, unexpected death not caused by violence or trauma.
(sports, games) A period or mode of play in which the next player or team to score wins instantly; often in an extra period of time following a tie at the end of the regular period of play.
(India, historical, slang) A meal of a chicken freshly slaughtered and spatchcocked.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sudden,‎ death.