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- Dictionarypol·ter·geist/ˈpōltərˌɡīst/
noun
- 1. a ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as loud noises and objects thrown around.
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In German folklore and ghostlore, a poltergeist ( or ; ; 'rumbling ghost' or 'noisy spirit') is a type of ghost or spirit that is responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or destroyed. Most claims or fictional descriptions of poltergeists show them as being capable of pinching, biting, hitting, and tripping people. Wikipedia