English edit

Etymology edit

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

Adjective edit

ghosty (comparative ghostier, superlative ghostiest)

  1. (chiefly informal) ghostly
    • 1881, William White, Notes and queries, Volume 63:
      Regarding Glamis, I should imagine it a ghosty sort of place.

Noun edit

ghosty (plural ghosties)

  1. (childish or endearing) ghost (especially a non-frightening one)

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