spooky
/ˈspuːki/
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Also seen as: spookier · spookiest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Eerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Spooked; afraid; frightened.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Examples
I thought it was nice, though I found it very quiet, and whenever I was alone in it, I felt spooky.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spooky” mean?
Eerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural.
Is “spooky” formal or informal?
spooky is generally informal.