ghosty

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US/ˈɡoʊ.sti/

adjective

ghostly

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Meanings

ghosty1

adjectiveghosty (comparative ghostier, superlative ghostiest)

comparative ghostier · superlative ghostiest

  1. informalghostly

    Regarding Glamis, I should imagine it a ghosty sort of place.

    1881, William White, Notes and queries, Volume 63

ghosty2

nounghosty (plural ghosties)

plural ghosties · alternative ghostie

  1. rareA ghost, especially a diminutive one.
  2. childishendearingGhost (especially a non-frightening one)

Origin

ghosty · adjective

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

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ghosty · noun

From ghost + -y.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

hogsty
Cite this entry
APA

ghosty. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ghosty

MLA

“ghosty.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ghosty. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ghosty,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ghosty.

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