adjective
also scarey ˈskerē, ˈska(a)r-, -ri, dial ˈskir-
( scarier ; scariest )
Etymology: scare (II) + -y
1. : causing fright : alarming
this … scary picture story of a jungle tiger who waits to pounce on an unsuspecting camel — Katharine T. Kinkead
2. : easily scared : timid
a sudden movement or sharp noise could cause a stampede in the scary half-wild cattle
3. : scared , alarmed, frightened
while I'm waiting, I get a little scary and think I ought to call the cops — Bant Singer