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poltergeist

[ pohl-ter-gahyst ]

noun

  1. a ghost or spirit supposed to manifest its presence by noises, knockings, etc.


poltergeist

/ ˈpɒltəˌɡaɪst /

noun

  1. a spirit believed to manifest its presence by rappings and other noises and also by acts of mischief, such as throwing furniture about
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of poltergeist1

1840–50; < German Poltergeist, equivalent to polter ( n ) to make noise, knock, rattle + Geist ghost
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Word History and Origins

Origin of poltergeist1

C19: from German, from poltern to be noisy + Geist ghost
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Example Sentences

He said he also dealt with reports of poltergeist activity, which is the belief held by some people that a spirit or force can move furniture or throw objects around a house.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber has said he once called on a priest to help remove a poltergeist from his London home.

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Here are a few insulation options of which your poltergeists will surely approve.

In Carissa Orlando’s “The September House,” Margaret and Hal have found their dream home, but with one big drawback: Each September, poltergeists take possession and the walls run red with blood.

"It's a very sensible, senior teacher talking about this poltergeist activity," he says.

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