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English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
From ghost + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian gäistich, West Frisian geastich, Dutch geestig, German geistig.
Adjective
ghosty (comparative ghostier, superlative ghostiest)
- (chiefly informal) ghostly
1881, William White, Notes and queries, Volume 63:Regarding Glamis, I should imagine it a ghosty sort of place.
Etymology 2
From ghost + -y.
Noun
ghosty (plural ghosties)
- (rare) A ghost, especially a diminutive one.
- (childish or endearing) Ghost (especially a non-frightening one)
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