to ghost
Third Person
ghosts
Present Participle
ghosting
Past Tense
ghosted
Past Participle
ghosted
1
to abruptly cut off communication with someone, especially online, without explanation
transitive
- He just ghosted me after three dates.
- She is ghosting him after the party.
- They have ghosted several of their online matches.
- I won't ghost you; I'll be honest.
- Don't ghost someone if you can at least give closure.
2
to move in a smooth, quiet, and effortless manner
- The ice skater ghosted across the rink with grace and precision.
- The dancer seemed to ghost across the stage, her movements so fluid and quiet.
- The boat ghosted across the lake, barely leaving a ripple behind.
- The figure ghosted through the crowd, unnoticed by most.
- The bird ghosted through the air, its wings barely moving.
3
to write for someone else, usually without taking credit for the work
transitive
- She ghosted his autobiography, ensuring his life story was told exactly as he wanted.
- The author hired a professional to ghost his next book so he could focus on other projects.
- He was hired to ghost a novel for a famous celebrity.
- Many celebrities prefer to have their memoirs ghosted to avoid the pressure of writing.
- She spent months ghosting the screenplay for the director’s upcoming film.
Synonyms:
4
to repeatedly appear or make one's presence felt in a way that is eerie, unsettling, or lingering
transitive
- After the breakup, his memory seemed to ghost her, popping up in every room she entered.
- The unresolved conflict continued to ghost their meetings, making it hard for them to focus.
- Long after the scandal, the controversy continued to ghost the politician's career.
- He ghosted her dreams every night, leaving her with feelings of unease.
- The sound of footsteps ghosted the hallway, though no one was there.