1. ghostly or supernatural phenomena; things that are spooky or eerie
Usage: informal
2. the practice or art of creating spooky effects or atmosphere
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old mansion was full of spookery that frightened the visitors.
• Halloween decorations added just the right amount of spookery to the party.
• The theater’s spookery included creaking sounds and flickering lights.
• She loved reading books filled with spookery and supernatural tales.
• The haunted house attraction was known for its elaborate spookery.
• Local legends were full of spookery about the abandoned cemetery.