Poltergeist: meaning, definitions and examples

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poltergeist

 

[ หˆpลltษ™rหŒษกฤซst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

supernatural phenomenon

A poltergeist is a type of ghost or spirit that is said to cause physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or thrown around. Unlike a typical ghost that may be seen or felt, a poltergeist often manifests through more mischievous and chaotic behavior. This phenomenon is often associated with a particular individual, usually a teenager, suggesting a potential psychic connection. Poltergeists have been a part of folklore and popular culture, sparking various investigations and interpretations over the years.

Synonyms

noisy ghost, spook, trickster spirit

Examples of usage

  • The house was said to be haunted by a poltergeist.
  • Reports of a poltergeist disturbing the residents circulated quickly.
  • Many believe poltergeists are manifestations of unresolved emotions.
  • The poltergeist activity included objects flying off shelves.

Translations

Translations of the word "poltergeist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคฒเฅเคŸเคฐเคœเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปัŒั‚ะตั€ะณะฐะนัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒซใ‚ฟใƒผใ‚ฌใ‚คใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํดํ„ฐ๊ฐ€์ด์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู„ุชุฑุบุงูŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กฝ็ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะปั‚ะตั€ะณะตะนัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ’แƒ”แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poltergeist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poltergeist

Etymology

The term 'poltergeist' comes from the German words 'poltern,' meaning 'to make noise,' and 'geist,' meaning 'ghost' or 'spirit.' The concept has its roots in German folklore, where it was believed that certain spirits could manifest through noisy and disruptive behavior. The phenomenon gained attention in the 19th century when various supernatural investigations began documenting occurrences attributed to poltergeists. Many cases were reported in Europe and later in America, where the media sensationalized the stories, further popularizing the term. While skeptics argue that many poltergeist incidents can be explained by psychological factors or natural phenomena, belief in these entities persists in various cultures. Nowadays, the idea of the poltergeist is prevalent in horror fiction, film, and television, contributing to its enduring legacy in popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,205, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.