Added 9 October 2026
spooky
/ˈspuːki/ adjective
In Latin: arcānus Wiktionary
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- Eerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural.
- Spooked; afraid; frightened.
- Unpredictably excitable; skittish (used especially of horses).
Origin
From spook + -y.
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