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

• ghostily
• ghostiness

Etymology 2

From ghost +‎ -y.

Alternative forms

• ghostie

Noun

ghosty (plural ghosties)

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

Anagrams

• hogsty