ghosty

adj, noun — 3 senses

ghosty

adj

US /ˈɡoʊ.sti/

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

1

Informal ghostly

Regarding Glamis, I should imagine it a ghosty sort of place.1881, William White, Notes and queries, Volume 63:

Derived terms: ghostily, ghostiness

ghosty

noun

Etymology From ghost + -y.

1

Rare A ghost, especially a diminutive one.

2

Childish, Endearing Ghost (especially a non-frightening one)

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