Spooked: meaning, definitions and examples
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spooked
[ spukt ]
feeling frightened
The term 'spooked' refers to being startled or frightened, often unexpectedly. It is commonly used to describe a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety, typically in response to a particular event or observation. The word can apply to situations where someone feels nervous due to a surprising noise or an unsettling encounter. This feeling can range from mild unease to extreme fear. The term is informal and widely used in colloquial speech.
Synonyms
alarmed, frightened, scared, startled
Examples of usage
- She got spooked by the sudden loud noise.
- He was spooked after watching a scary movie.
- The horse spooked at the sight of the balloon.
Translations
Translations of the word "spooked" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aterrorizado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฐ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช erschreckt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkejut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะปัะบะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przestraszony
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฉใใ (odoita)
๐ซ๐ท effrayรฉ
๐ช๐ธ asustado
๐น๐ท รผrkek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ (nollan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฒูุน (mafzooa)
๐จ๐ฟ vydฤลกenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vystraลกenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฐ (xiร dร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ prestraลกen
๐ฎ๐ธ skelfing
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาัะฟ าะฐะปาะฐะฝ (qorqyp qalฤan)
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแจแแแแแฃแแ (sheshinebuli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษdbin
๐ฒ๐ฝ asustado
Word origin
The term 'spooked' originates from the early 20th century as a slang term for being frightened or startled. It is believed to be a derivation of the word 'spook', which itself can refer to a ghost or specter, derived from the Dutch word 'spook', meaning 'ghost'. The use of 'spook' in English has grown to incorporate broader meanings, extending beyond just ghostly figures to include any kind of sudden fear or nervousness. The concept of being 'spooked' suggests a quick, often involuntary reaction to an unexpected stimulus, which contributes to its informal and vivid usage in everyday language. Over time, 'spooked' has become prevalent in various contexts, including literature, film, and casual conversations, reflecting both cultural fears and personal anxieties.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,923, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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