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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spook

/spuːk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does spook mean?

noun, verb

A spook is a ghost or a supernatural being, especially one that is believed to haunt a particular place. To spook someone or something means to frighten or startle them.

Example

"The old mansion was said to be haunted by a spook that would move objects around at night."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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