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ghosty.

ghostly

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɡoʊ.sti/US
  1. ghostly

    informal
Where this word comes from

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

noun/ˈɡoʊ.sti/US
  1. A ghost, especially a diminutive one.

    rare
  2. Ghost (especially a non-frightening one)

    childish · endearing
Where this word comes from

From ghost + -y.

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