Definition of "poltergeist" [poltergeist]

• A ghost that manifests itself by noises, rappings, and the creation of disorder. (noun)

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• "The term poltergeist is German for “noisy spirit.”"
• "I mean, it didnâ⠂ ¬â „ ¢t catch the zeitgeist of the country like E.T. but of course these are 2 completely different kinds of movies. poltergeist is a horror film which at the time was projecting Hollywoodâ⠂ ¬â „ ¢s fears of the TV or namely the influx of a little thing called home video .."
• "Lastly, I think poltergeist is not all that dated."