Spidey sense en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈspaɪdi ˌsɛn(t)s/ (General-American, Received-Pronunciation)
- (Received-Pronunciation) audio
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.
Meanings
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(humorous) An intuitive feeling, usually of something being dangerous or risky; (more generally) instinct, intuition.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:Spidey sense.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spider Sense | alternative | lexicographic | |
| spider sense | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Spider sense | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Spidey-Sense | alternative | lexicographic | |
| spidey-sense | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Spidey Sense | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Spidey senses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Spidey-sense | alternative | lexicographic | |
| spidey sense | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
gaydar · sixth sense · my spider sense is tingling
Translations (8)
uk павуче чуття (intuitive feeling) · it senso di ragno (intuitive feeling) · es sentido arácnido (intuitive feeling) · it sesto senso (intuitive feeling) · fr sens d'araignée (intuitive feeling) · ru паучье чутьё (intuitive feeling) · pt sentido-aranha (intuitive feeling) · de Spinnensinn (intuitive feeling)