Spook
Pronunciation: /ˈspuːk/
Spook (noun)
- A ghost or spirit that people believe can be seen or felt.
- A person who works secretly for a government, often in espionage.
Examples
- The old house is said to be haunted by a spook.
- Children often imagine spooks hiding under their beds.
Common collocations: haunted by a spook, see a spook, undercover spook, trained as a spook, spook easily
Spook (verb)
- To make someone suddenly feel scared or nervous.
Examples
- The loud noise spooked the horses.
- She was spooked by the sudden appearance of a shadow.