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Ghosty

//ˈɡoʊ.sti// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    ghostly informal

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

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

From ghost + -y.

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