adj
spooked
Spooked (adj) means Startled, frightened, or made nervous, often suddenly. Example: “The dog got spooked by the fireworks and ran off.”
adj
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Startled, frightened, or made nervous, often suddenly.
"The dog got spooked by the fireworks and ran off."
"She was spooked by a strange noise upstairs."
How to use spooked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSuddenly scared or made jumpy by something.
Common pairings
get spooked
easily spooked
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more spooked
- Superlative
- most spooked
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The dog got _____ by the fireworks and ran off.
Rhymes for spooked
cooked
smoked
choked
hooked
looked
stoked
crooked
stroked
overcooked
unprovoked
overlooked
overbooked
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Frequently asked questions
What does “spooked” mean?
The word “spooked” means startled, frightened, or made nervous, often suddenly. In plain terms, suddenly scared or made jumpy by something.
How do you use “spooked” in a sentence?
Here is “spooked” used in a sentence: “The dog got spooked by the fireworks and ran off.”
What part of speech is “spooked”?
“Spooked” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of spooked?
"spooked" (adj) means startled, frightened, or made nervous, often suddenly.
