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Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
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Meaning of spook
noun
- A ghost or phantom. Example: The building was haunted by a couple of spooks.
- A hobgoblin.
- A scare or fright. Example: The big spider gave me a spook.
- A spy.
- A black person.
verb
- To frighten or make nervous (especially by startling). Example: The hunters were spooked when the black cat crossed their path. The movement in the bushes spooked the deer and they ran.
- To become frightened (by something startling). Example: The deer spooked at the sound of the dogs.
- To haunt.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.