Spooking Meaning in English
word · lemma: spook
Definition
Causing someone or something to become suddenly frightened or startled, usually unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; often used with animals ('spooking a horse'), or for people in scary situations. More common in speech than formal writing. Not to be confused with 'spooky' (adjective = scary, mysterious). Can be used as 'something is spooking him' (causing fear).
Example Sentences
The loud noise ended up spooking the cat.
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The horse ran away after spooking at a plastic bag.
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Stop spooking your little brother!
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He's always spooking himself by watching scary movies late at night.
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The sudden flash of lightning ended up spooking all the dogs in the neighborhood.
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I didn't mean to go around spooking everyone with my ghost stories.
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