adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Dated form of scary. alt-of, dated

   "Is it not lack of accurate knowledge that makes the average gas man scarey of the bugaboo High Bill Complaint?"

Synonyms

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chillingfrighteningaffreuxafraidaghastalarming

Example

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"Is it not lack of accurate knowledge that makes the average gas man scarey of the bugaboo High Bill Complaint?"

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