adj
spooky
SPOO-kee
adj
1
Eerie or unsettling, in a way that suggests ghosts or the supernatural.
"The abandoned mansion had a spooky atmosphere at night."
"That coincidence was a little spooky, wasn't it?"
2
Easily startled or nervous, especially describing a horse.
"The young horse was spooky around loud traffic."
How to Use Spooky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCreepy or eerie, or (of an animal) easily startled.
Common pairings
spooky story
spooky house
a bit spooky
Word Forms
spookier comparative, spookiest superlative
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Etymology
Built from "spook" (ghost) plus the adjective ending "-y."