spooky

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or causing fear, anxiety, or apprehension, often in a supernatural or unexplained context.

  - "The old house at the end of the street was spooky."
  - "The forest was so spooky that we didn't dare go in."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spooky
moody , creepy , loopy , doody

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Homophones

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1. spook (English) : A ghost or other supernatural being
   

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Variants

List of all variants of spooky that leads to same result
spookier , spookiest , spookily , spookiness , spookinesses , spooky

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Etymology

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The word 'spooky' is believed to have originated from the Dutch word 'gespookt', meaning haunted or hunted. It was later adopted into English in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spooky' was first used in print in an English book in 1896.

2. The word 'spooky' is often used to describe the feeling of being in a haunted house, but it can also be used to describe other fear-inducing situations, such as being lost in a dark forest or encountering a dangerous animal.

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Related Concepts

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1. ghosts: Spooky is often used to describe the presence or atmosphere surrounding ghosts or other supernatural beings.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'spooky' is often used to describe atmospheres or situations that evoke fear or unease, particularly those with a supernatural or mysterious element. It has been used extensively in horror literature, films, and music.

How to Memorize "spooky"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark and eerie scene, such as a haunted house or a forest at night.
   - Imagine the feeling of fear or anxiety that comes from being in a spooky environment.
   - Picture the word 'spooky' written in a ghostly font.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spooky' with Halloween or other spooky holidays.
   - Think of scary movies or books that use the word 'spooky' to describe the atmosphere.
   - Connect the word 'spooky' with the feeling of goosebumps or being startled.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first letter of the word 'spooky' stands for 'Supernatural, Paranormal, Occult, Otherworldly, Kooky, Yikes!'.
   - Create a mental image of a ghost or other supernatural creature when you think of the word 'spooky'.
   - Use the acronym 'S-P-O-O-K-Y' to remember the meaning: Supernatural, Paranormal, Otherworldly, Occult, Kooky, Yikes!

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