spooky
1 of 1adjective/ˈspuki/
Forms:spookier,spookiest
1
unsettling in a way that causes feelings of fear or unease
- The old, abandoned house had a spooky atmosphere, with creaking floorboards and shadowy corners.
- Walking through the dense forest at night felt spooky, with strange noises echoing around.
- The spooky tales told around the campfire sent shivers down our spines.
- The Halloween decorations made the front yard look delightfully spooky.
- She felt a spooky presence in the attic, even though she was alone in the house.
2
(of a person) feeling scared or uneasy
- I felt spooky walking through the dark hallway alone.
- The empty house made her feel spooky, even in daylight.
- He gets spooky every time the lights flicker during storms.
- The kids got spooky when they heard strange noises upstairs.
- It was so quiet in the forest, it made everyone a little spooky.
3
(of a horse) easily startled or frightened by unexpected movements or unfamiliar objects
- The spooky horse bucked when a bird flew out of the bushes.
- Her spooky pony would shy away from anything that moved suddenly.
- The spooky mare was nervous around the new equipment in the stable.
- He had to adjust his riding style to keep control of the spooky horse during their training sessions.