Spooking: meaning, definitions and examples
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spooking
[ หspuหkษชล ]
causing fright
Spooking is the act of startling or frightening someone or something. It often occurs unexpectedly and can evoke a strong emotional reaction. The term is commonly used in contexts involving animals, where a sudden noise or movement might cause panic or alarm. In a broader sense, spooking can refer to causing anxiety or fear in people, often related to unexpected events or situations.
Synonyms
alarm, frighten, scare, startle, terrify
Examples of usage
- The loud noise from the construction site spooked the birds.
- He managed to spook his friends with a well-timed jump scare.
- The sudden movement of the deer spooked the hikers.
- She didnโt mean to spook the horse when she approached it.
- The ghost story was enough to spook the children before bedtime.
Translations
Translations of the word "spooking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น assustar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช erschrecken
๐ฎ๐ฉ menakut-nakuti
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ przeraลผaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฉใใ
๐ซ๐ท effrayer
๐ช๐ธ asustar
๐น๐ท รผrkรผtmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด์ญ๊ฒ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุฎุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ straลกit
๐ธ๐ฐ straลกiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ straลกiti
๐ฎ๐ธ skrรฆรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xofq etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ asustar
Etymology
The word 'spook' is believed to have originated in the Dutch language, derived from the word 'spook' meaning 'ghost' or 'spirit'. The earliest recorded usage in English dates back to the early 19th century, where it was used as a colloquial term to describe something that causes fright or eeriness. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader meaning, incorporating notions of surprising or startling someone. Its usage in American English has significantly increased, particularly in reference to pranks or scares. The concept of spooking has been associated with Halloween traditions and ghost stories, further embedding it into popular culture. Today, 'spook' is also a verb, though it retains its roots in fear and the supernatural.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,890, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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