1. In South Asian folklore, a ghost or spirit of a dead person, often believed to haunt the living.
Usage: From Hindi/Urdu भूत (bhūt); Common in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cultural contexts; Often used in horror stories and supernatural narratives

Examples

• The old mansion was said to be haunted by a bhoot that appeared at midnight.
• Children in the village grew up hearing stories about the bhoot in the abandoned temple.
• She claimed a bhoot had visited her in a dream and warned her of danger.
• The horror film featured a vengeful bhoot seeking justice for its untimely death.
• Local folklore described the bhoot as a restless spirit unable to find peace.