ghosty

English

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɡoʊ.sti/
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Etymology 1

From ghost +‎ -y. Compare Saterland Frisian gäistich, West Frisian geastich, Dutch geestig, German geistig.

Adjective

ghosty (comparative ghostier, superlative ghostiest)

  1. (chiefly informal) ghostly
    • 1881, William White, Notes and queries, Volume 63:
      Regarding Glamis, I should imagine it a ghosty sort of place.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From ghost +‎ -y.

Alternative forms

Noun

ghosty (plural ghosties)

  1. (rare) A ghost, especially a diminutive one.
  2. (childish or endearing) Ghost (especially a non-frightening one)

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