Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From kloppen (to knock) +‎ geest (ghost, spirit).

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

klopgeest m (plural klopgeesten, diminutive klopgeestje n)

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