English · Word Candidate

spooky

/ˈspuːki/

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Also seen as: spookier · spookiest

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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).

Meaning · English

Spooked; afraid; frightened.

AdjectiveRegister: informal

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).

What does “spooky” mean?

Eerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural.

Is “spooky” formal or informal?

spooky is generally informal.

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