1. in Jewish folklore, the spirit of a dead person that enters and possesses a living person
Usage: Jewish folklore

Examples

• The rabbi was called to perform an exorcism on the woman believed to be possessed by a dybbuk.
• In the old story, the dybbuk refused to leave until its unfinished business was resolved.
• The play ‘The Dybbuk’ tells the tale of a restless spirit seeking justice.
• According to folklore, a dybbuk enters a person’s body through their mouth or fingernails.
• The family sought help from religious authorities to rid their daughter of the dybbuk.
• Traditional Jewish communities have specific rituals for dealing with a dybbuk possession.