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
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Someone who deliberately causes problems or stirs up conflict.
"The teacher separated the known troublemakers from the rest of the class."
"The teacher moved the troublemaker to the front row."
"He's got a reputation as a troublemaker on the shop floor."
"He gained a reputation as a political troublemaker."
How to use troublemaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who habitually stirs up problems, often on purpose.
Common pairings
known troublemaker
stir up trouble
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Word forms
- Plural
- troublemakers
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Etymology
Built from trouble, make and -er.
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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.
