spook out
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Meaning · English
to scare, to frighten
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The strange man with the large head spooked me out so much until I realized it was only a picture.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spook out” mean?
to scare, to frighten
Is “spook out” formal or informal?
spook out is generally informal.