adj
Uncommon
spooky
SPOO-kee
Spooky (adj) means Eerie or unsettling, in a way that suggests ghosts or the supernatural. Example: “The abandoned mansion had a spooky atmosphere at night.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- spookier
- Superlative
- spookiest
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Etymology
Built from "spook" (ghost) plus the adjective ending "-y."
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Rhymes for spooky
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What does “spooky” mean?
The word “spooky” means eerie or unsettling, in a way that suggests ghosts or the supernatural. In plain terms, creepy or eerie, or (of an animal) easily startled.
How do you pronounce “spooky”?
“Spooky” is pronounced SPOO-kee (/ˈspuːki/ in IPA).
How do you use “spooky” in a sentence?
Here is “spooky” used in a sentence: “The abandoned mansion had a spooky atmosphere at night.”
What part of speech is “spooky”?
“Spooky” is an adjective.
Is “spooky” a common word?
“Spooky” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “spooky” have?
“Spooky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: eerie or unsettling, in a way that suggests ghosts or the supernatural.
