Spook

/spuːk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a ghost or spirit.

The old castle is said to be haunted by a spook that appears at midnight.

a spy or informant.

The detective knew that there was a spook in the organization feeding them information.

verb

to frighten or scare someone.

The sudden noise from the dark alley spooked her as she walked by.

to cause a person to become alarmed or nervous.

He was spooked by the ghost story told around the campfire.

Originated in the early 19th century, possibly from Dutch 'spook', meaning ghost.

spook someone out

To make someone feel uneasy or uncomfortable.

spooked out

Feeling frightened or unsettled.

ghost

An apparition of a dead person.

haunt

A place frequented by a specified person or group.

phantom

A ghost or a figment of the imagination.

specter

A visible ghost.

An undercover agent or spy.

He's a real spook working for the government.

To intimidate or scare someone.

Don't spook the competition with your bold moves.