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poltergeists

The correct spelling is poltergeists.

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noun

Say it like: Pol-ter-gay-sts

The correct spelling is poltergeists. An unseen ghost which makes noises and causes disruption, especially by causing physical objects to move or fly about. For example: "A poltergeist haunts the house by moving objects around, making chain-rattling noises and throwing things."

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A poltergeist haunts the house by moving objects around, making chain-rattling noises and throwing things.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An unseen ghost which makes noises and causes disruption, especially by causing physical objects to move or fly about.

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