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ghosty en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

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• /ˈɡoʊ.sti/ (US)

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

Forms

Deriveds

ghostily · ghostiness

ghosty en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• (US) audio
• /ˈɡoʊ.sti/ (US)

Etymology

From ghost + -y.

Meanings

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

Forms