POLTERGEIST


Meaning of POLTERGEIST in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' p ō l-t ə r- ˌ g ī st

Function: noun

Etymology: German, from poltern to knock + Geist spirit

Date: 1848

: a noisy usually mischievous ghost held to be responsible for unexplained noises (as rappings)

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