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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpooky Walk
/ˈspuː.ki wɔːk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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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Promenade Effrayante
Transliteration: pʁɔ.mə.nad e.fʁɛ.jɑ̃t
"Les enfants ont adoré la promenade effrayante dans la forêt hantée."
Gruselige Wanderung
Transliteration: ˈɡʁuː.zə.lɪ.ɡə ˈvandəʁʊŋ
"Die gruselige Wanderung durch den alten Friedhof war spannend."
Passeggiata Spaventosa
Transliteration: pas.sedʒiˈaː.ta spa.venˈto.sa
"La passeggiata spaventosa nel bosco ha fatto paura ai bambini."
Paseo Espeluznante
Transliteration: paˈseo es.pe.luθˈnante
"El paseo espeluznante por el cementerio atrajo a muchos aventureros."
Caminhada Assustadora
Transliteration: ka.miˈɲa.da a.sus.taˈdo.ɾa
"A caminhada assustadora pela floresta encantada foi emocionante."
डरावना चलना
Transliteration: ḍarāvanā calnā
"बच्चों ने डरावना चलना करते हुए भूतिया जंगल का आनंद लिया।"
恐怖散步
Transliteration: kǒngbù sànbù
"孩子们在鬼屋附近进行恐怖散步时感到兴奋。"
무서운 산책
Transliteration: museoun sanchaek
"아이들은 유령의 숲에서 무서운 산책을 즐겼습니다."
不気味な散歩
Transliteration: bukimi na sanpo
"子供たちは不気味な散歩を楽しみました。"
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