"ghostbusting" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From ghost + busting. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ghost|busting}} ghost + busting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ghostbusting (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The activities of a ghostbuster; exorcism of ghosts. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Ghosts
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