klopgeest

Dutch

Etymology

From kloppen (“to knock”) +‎ geest (“ghost, spirit”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈklɔp.xeːst/
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  • Hyphenation: klop‧geest

Noun

klopgeest m (plural klopgeesten, diminutive klopgeestje n)

  1. poltergeist
    Synonym: poltergeest
  2. (humorous) someone who knocks or drops by a lot
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