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- Dictionarypoltergeist/ˈpɒltəɡʌɪst/
noun
- 1. a ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as making loud noises and throwing objects about.
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In German folklore and ghostlore, a poltergeist (/ ˈ p oʊ l t ər ˌ ɡ aɪ s t / or / ˈ p ɒ l t ər ˌ ɡ aɪ s t /; German: [ˈpɔltɐɡaɪ̯st] ⓘ; ' rumbling ghost ' or ' noisy spirit ') is a type of ghost or spirit that is responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or destroyed.
Oct 26, 2017 · The term poltergeist comes from the combining of two German words: poltern (crash) and geist (spirit or ghost). So in other words, a noisy or unruly ghost or spirit. Although less common...
The meaning of POLTERGEIST is a noisy usually mischievous ghost held to be responsible for unexplained noises (such as rappings). Did you know?
The meaning is similar to "rumpelgeist" (rattle ghost) or "poltergeist", a mischievous spirit that clatters and moves household objects.
POLTERGEIST meaning: 1. a spirit or force that moves furniture and throws objects around in a house 2. a spirit or force…. Learn more.
Stories describe them as particularly disruptive ghosts, known for making noise and throwing things around. The roots of the word poltergeist make perfect sense: poltern means "create a disturbance" in German, and geist means "ghost."
A poltergeist is a ghost or supernatural force which is believed to move furniture or throw objects around.
Poltergeist, (from German Polter, “noise” or “racket”; Geist, “spirit”), in occultism, a disembodied spirit or supernatural force credited with certain malicious or disturbing phenomena, such as inexplicable noises, sudden wild movements, or breakage of household items.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun poltergeist. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of poltergeist noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
