noun

troublemaker

TRUH-buhl-may-kuh

Troublemaker (noun) means someone who deliberately causes problems or stirs up conflict. Example: “The teacher moved the troublemaker to the front row.”

noun

Someone who deliberately causes problems or stirs up conflict.

"The teacher moved the troublemaker to the front row."

"He's got a reputation as a troublemaker on the shop floor."

How to use troublemaker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who habitually stirs up problems, often on purpose.

Common pairings

known troublemaker stir up trouble

Word forms

troublemakers plural

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Etymology

From trouble + make + -er.

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for troublemaker

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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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