The term "spooky" refers to something that causes a feeling of unease or fear, often associated with the supernatural or mysterious. It is commonly used to describe environments, stories, or events that evoke a sense of dread or eeriness, such as haunted houses, ghost stories, or dark forests. In popular culture, "spooky" is often linked to Halloween, a holiday where people celebrate with costumes, decorations, and activities that embrace the eerie and macabre. The word can also describe playful or light-hearted forms of fright, such as in spooky movies aimed at children, which entertain without being overly frightening.