Haunty

/ˈhɔːnti/ adjective

Definition

Prone to haunting; characterized by a ghostly or haunting quality; inclined to frequent a place like a ghost would.

Etymology

Adjective formed from 'haunt' with the '-y' suffix, following the productive English pattern of turning verbs into informal adjectives. The '-y' suffix adds a colloquial, descriptive tone.

Kelly Says

Words ending in '-y' like 'haunty' feel less formal and more playful than their '-ing' counterparts—'haunty' sounds like something a creative writer would invent, which is exactly how informal adjectives enter English.

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