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scary
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/ ˈskɛər i /
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adjective, scar·i·er, scar·i·est.
causing fright or alarm.
easily frightened; timid.
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scary
/ (ˈskɛərɪ) /
adjective scarier or scariest informal
causing fear or alarm; frightening
easily roused to fear; timid
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