"Hallowe'eny" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: Hallowe'enier [comparative], Hallowe'eniest [superlative]
Etymology: Hallowe'en + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Hallowe'en|y}} Hallowe'en + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} Hallowe'eny (comparative Hallowe'enier, superlative Hallowe'eniest)
  1. Evocative of Hallowe'en; creepy, spooky. Categories (topical): Halloween Synonyms: Halloweeny

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