English Explanatory Dictionary

ghosty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. ghostly
noun
  1. A ghost, especially a diminutive one.
  2. Ghost (especially a non-frightening one)

Pronunciation

/ˈɡoʊ.sti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-ghosty.wav

Word forms

ghosty ghostier ghostiest ghosties ghostie

Etymology

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

Derived words

ghostily ghostiness
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