spook

/spuːk/ · noun

Meaning

A ghost or phantom.
A hobgoblin.
A scare or fright.
A spy.
A black person.
A metaphysical manifestation; an artificial distinction or construct.
To frighten or make nervous (especially by startling).
To become frightened (by something startling).
To haunt.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

specter(English)spectre(English)ghost(English)wraith(English)weirdy(English)weirdo(English)weirdie(English)shade(English)malkin(English)spoofing(English)louder(English)spooky(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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