pokerish

adjective

pok·​er·​ish

ˈpōk(ə)rish

archaic

: that elicits a vague fear, dread, or awe : eerie

there is something pokerish about a deserted dwelling, even in broad daylight

—J. R. Lowell

Word History

Etymology

from archaic English poker hobgoblin (probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian pokker devil, Old Norse pūki) + -ish

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