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Definition of spooky

spooky

/ˈspuː.ki/
spook · y
Adverb:spookily
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spooky Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Sinister or ghostly in a way that causes fear and uneasiness; eerie or uncanny.

Example

"The abandoned Victorian house on the hill looked particularly spooky under the pale moonlight."

2

Easily frightened, startled, or made nervous (especially of a horse or other animal).

Example

"The young mare is still quite spooky around loud traffic and sudden movements."

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• Rhymes for spooky

• Nearby Words

spookfish
spookily
spookiness
spooky
spool
spooling
spoon

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century in American English from the noun 'spook' plus the suffix '-y'. The root 'spook' was borrowed from Dutch, meaning 'apparition' or 'ghost', which is related to Middle Low German 'spok'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spooky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spooky
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