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poltergeister

UK/ˈpɒltəɡaɪstə/

poltergeister is the plural of poltergeist.

Meaning of poltergeist

Noun

poltergeist (plural poltergeists or poltergeister)

  1. An unseen ghost which makes noises and causes disruption, especially by causing physical objects to move or fly about.
    • A poltergeist haunts the house by moving objects around, making chain-rattling noises and throwing things.

See all 2 meanings of poltergeist

Questions about poltergeister

What is poltergeister the plural of?
Poltergeister is the plural of poltergeist.
How do you pronounce poltergeister?
Poltergeister is pronounced /ˈpɒltəɡaɪstə/ (UK).

Words near poltergeister in the dictionary

  1. polt-footed
  2. Poltava
  3. Poltera
  4. poltergeese
  5. poltergeist
  6. poltergeister
  7. poltergeistic
  8. poltergeistism
  9. poltergeistlike
  10. poltergeists
  11. poltergeisty

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