poltergeist
/ˈpoʊltərˌɡaɪst/
noun
- A ghost or spirit that is said to cause physical disturbances, such as moving objects or making loud noises.
- In the movie, a poltergeist haunts the house by knocking on walls and moving furniture.
- Some people believe that a poltergeist is not a ghost but a form of psychic energy.
- The family claimed a poltergeist was throwing dishes around their kitchen.