adj

spooked

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishSuddenly scared or made jumpy by something.

Common pairings

get spooked easily spooked

more spooked comparative, most spooked superlative

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The dog got _____ by the fireworks and ran off.

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