spooky


spooky

adj \ˈspü-kē\
spook·i·erspook·i·est

Definition of SPOOKY

1
: relating to, resembling, or suggesting spooks
2
: nervous, skittish <a spooky horse>
spook·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
spook·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun

Examples of SPOOKY

  1. The music was pretty spooky.
  2. <a spooky horse shying at shadows>

First Known Use of SPOOKY

1854

Rhymes with SPOOKY

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