Meaning of poltergeist | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A planet in Lich star system, Milky Way Galaxy, Virgo constellation; One of the pair of planets that were the first exoplanets which were discovered. A planet in orbit of the pulsar Lich (PSR B1257+12)
2. An unseen ghost which makes noises and causes disruption, especially by causing physical objects to move or fly about.

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Examples

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

“The chapel is haunted by a demonic poltergeist.”

“"Perhaps even a small poltergeist might come your way. Any trifle would be welcome." His bull's bellow of laughter followed them into the lift.”

“I risk becoming nothing more than a common poltergeist wallowing in regrets and introspection and other terrible things.”

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