ghoster
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A ghosthunter; a paranormal investigator.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Ghosters in hopes of catching proof of the paranormal came out of hiding. They emerged from behind headstones, crawled out of bushes, and peered around large trees.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One who ghosts or ignores another person.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ghoster” mean?
A ghosthunter; a paranormal investigator.
Is “ghoster” formal or informal?
ghoster is generally slang.