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spooktacular

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Spooky and spectacular; wonderfully frightening.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: creeptacular

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A Halloween-themed event or episode.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From spook + -tacular.

Blend of spook + spectacular.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: spectraculaire — wonderfully frightening