English Explanatory Dictionary

spidey sense

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Spidey sense.
noun
  1. An intuitive feeling, usually of something being dangerous or risky; (more generally) instinct, intuition.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Spidey sense.

Pronunciation

/ˈspaɪdi ˌsɛn(t)s/ En-uk-Spidey-sense.oga

Word forms

spidey sense spidey senses spider sense Spidey-sense

Etymology

From the superpower of the fictional character Spider-Man (introduced by Marvel Comics in August 1962), nicknamed Spidey, who is able to preternaturally sense danger before it can be perceived by other senses.

Related words

my spider sense is tingling gaydar sixth sense
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