verb
[ gowst reed ]
verb

1.

To read a significant amount of text without retaining its content; to immediately forget what one just read.

"He ghost read the last paragraph before dozing off."

More Info

Ghost reading occurs from a lack of subconscious memorization. This type of memorization occurs in the neocortex of the brain and can be affected by fatigue, anxiety, depression, medication, etc.

Origin

Date Added:February 7, 2020

Neologist:Semi