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poltergeist

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒltəgʌɪst/

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Definition of poltergeist

noun

  • a ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as making loud noises and throwing objects about.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German Poltergeist, from poltern 'create a disturbance' + Geist 'ghost'

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Remember that poltergeist ends with -geist: it is a German word.

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