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troublemaker

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Noun — Someone who deliberately causes problems or stirs up conflict.

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known troublemaker stir up trouble

Etymology

From trouble + make + -er.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “troublemaker” mean?

The word “troublemaker” means someone who deliberately causes problems or stirs up conflict. In plain terms, a person who habitually stirs up problems, often on purpose.

How do you pronounce “troublemaker”?

“Troublemaker” is pronounced TRUH-buhl-may-kuh (/ˈtɹʌbəlˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “troublemaker” in a sentence?

Here is “troublemaker” used in a sentence: “The teacher moved the troublemaker to the front row.”

What is another word for “troublemaker”?

Words with a similar meaning to “troublemaker” include agitator, bad news, bad boy, bear, beggar and bhoy.

What part of speech is “troublemaker”?

“Troublemaker” is a noun.

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