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poltergeist

 

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Noun poltergeist has 1 sense
  1. poltergeist - a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder
    --1 is a kind of
    ghost

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Poltergeist

Definition:

A poltergeist is a type of ghost or spirit that is known for its mischievous and noisy behavior. It is often associated with physical disturbances such as unexplained noises, objects being moved or thrown, or even furniture being levitated. This term is derived from the German words "poltern" meaning to make noise, and "Geist" meaning spirit.

Examples:

Noun: The family claimed to have witnessed a poltergeist in their house, as doors would slam shut on their own and objects would mysteriously disappear.

Verb: The haunted mansion was said to be poltergeisting, with reports of eerie sounds emanating from within.

Adjective: The paranormal investigators were called in to investigate the poltergeist activity that had been happening at the old abandoned school.

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