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Halloween Spooky Vocabulary
Spooky Vocabulary:
Halloween Words, Phrases, and Expressions in English
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Autumn has arrived, leaves are falling, and Halloween is just around the corner!
his iconic holiday is celebrated every year on October 31st, and it’s the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of the supernatural, the eerie, and the magical.
Let’s explore words, phrases, and expressions in English that are associated with Halloween.
Halloween Essentials
Before delving into the details, here are some essential words related to Halloween:
Halloween: The holiday itself, often shortened to « Halloween. »
Costume: The attire people wear for Halloween.
Trick-or-Treat: The tradition where children go from house to house asking for candy.
Jack-o’-Lantern: A hollowed-out pumpkin with a carved face and a candle inside.
Candy: The sweets distributed during Halloween.
Haunted House: A spooky house, often visited for a frightening experience.
Ghost: A spectral figure, one of the classic symbols of Halloween.
Witch: A sorceress, often depicted with a pointed hat and broomstick.
Bat: A nocturnal flying mammal, another symbol associated with Halloween.
Spooky Vocabulary
Halloween is the perfect time to expand your vocabulary with words associated with horror and the supernatural:
Ghoulish: Macabre or sinister.
Eerie: Strange and frightening.
Cemetery: The burial ground where the deceased are laid to rest.
Coffin: The container in which a body is placed after death.
Tombstone: The grave marker indicating a person’s final resting place.
Séance: A session of spirit communication, attempting to contact the spirits.
Poltergeist: A mischievous spirit, reputed for causing disturbances.
Specter: A ghostly apparition.
Cursed: Under a malevolent spell or curse.
Phrases & Expressions
Conversations around Halloween often feature specific phrases and expressions:
Boo!: A startling exclamation to surprise someone.
Skeletons in the Closet: A person’s shameful secrets.
Bite the Dust: To die or fail spectacularly.
Witching Hour: The time associated with supernatural events, typically midnight.
Raise the Dead: To bring the deceased back to life.
Full Moon: The phase of the moon associated with werewolves.
Broomstick Brigade: A group of witches (with broomsticks ! Not maids nor mothers in-law)
Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet, Give Me Something Good to Eat!: A Halloween chant by children seeking candy.
Here’s something to expand your English vocabulary a bit and get you ready to celebrate Halloween! But… do you know where Halloween comes from?
Enjoy a spooky month !
