🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

恐怖散步

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kǒngbù sànbù

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Spooky Walk/ˈspuː.ki wɔːk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"孩子们在鬼屋附近进行恐怖散步时感到兴奋。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A walk taken in a setting that is eerie or frightening, often associated with supernatural elements.

    "The children enjoyed a spooky walk through the haunted forest during Halloween."
  2. 2

    An event or activity where participants explore a location known for its ghost stories or paranormal activity.

    "The spooky walk around the old cemetery attracted many thrill-seekers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'spooky' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the word 'spook,' which means ghost or specter, likely influenced by Dutch 'spook' meaning ghost. 'Walk' comes from Old English 'wealcan,' meaning to roll or move, evolving to denote a manner of moving on foot.

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