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scarry


Meanings
  • adjective

    Causing fear or dread


Rhymes
Words rhyming with scarry
carry , marry , berry , merry
Variants
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scarrier , scarriest , scarry
Forms
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scarrier, scariest


Etymology
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Originally meant 'shaking with fear' in Old English. Derived from 'scarran' meaning 'to shake'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'scarry' is often used interchangeably with the word 'scary'.

  2. The fear response is a survival mechanism that has helped humans and animals avoid danger throughout history.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fear: A natural response to perceived danger or threat. Can be physical or emotional.

  2. Horror: A genre of literature, film, and art that aims to elicit fear and dread from the audience.


Culture
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In literature, 'scarry' is often used to describe fearsome or terrifying situations or creatures. In music, it is the title of a song by the band Tool, which deals with themes of fear and anxiety.

How to Memorize "scarry"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a dark, haunted house. Visualize the feeling of fear that comes over you as you approach the door.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'scarry' with the feeling of fear. Remember, 'scarry' means causing fear or dread.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Scarry is for fear' to remember the meaning of the word.


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