poltergeist

UK
/ˈpəʊltəɡaɪst/
US
/ˈpoʊltərɡaɪst/

Translations

poltergeistnoun
poltergeists
pl
UK
/ˈpəʊltəɡaɪst/
US
/ˈpoʊltərɡaɪst/
poltergeistTerme de parapsychologie.
The family was convinced that a poltergeist was causing the strange noises and moving objects in their home.
La famille était convaincue qu’un poltergeist provoquait les bruits étranges et déplaçait des objets dans leur maison.
poltergeistadjective
UK
/ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/
US
/ˈpoʊl.tɚ.ɡaɪst/
Used attributively in phrases such as "poltergeist activity"; functions as relational adjective.
poltergeistInvariable ; emploi surtout dans le domaine du paranormal.
Investigators recorded poltergeist activity in the abandoned school.
Les enquêteurs ont enregistré une activité poltergeist dans l’école abandonnée.

Definitions

poltergeistnoun
A supernatural being or ghost that is believed to be responsible for physical disturbances, such as loud noises and objects being moved or thrown around.
The family was convinced that a poltergeist was causing the strange noises and moving objects in their home.
poltergeistadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a poltergeist; involving unexplained physical disturbances attributed to a ghost.
Investigators recorded poltergeist activity in the abandoned school.