mischief-maker

noun
UK: /ˈmɪstʃɪfˌmeɪkər/
US: /ˈmɪstʃɪfˌmeɪkər/

  1. A person who causes trouble or plays pranks.

    1. My brother is a mischief-maker.
    2. The young boy was known as a mischief-maker in the neighborhood because of his pranks.

  2. Someone who intentionally stirs up trouble or discord among people.

    1. Don't listen to him; he's a mischief-maker.
    2. The politician was labeled a mischief-maker for spreading rumors and misinformation to gain support.

Synonyms

troublemaker prankster agent provocateur

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mischief-maker" in English means: A person who causes trouble or plays pranks., Someone who intentionally stirs up trouble or discord among people..

The phonetic transcription of "mischief-maker" is /ˈmɪstʃɪfˌmeɪkər/ in British English and /ˈmɪstʃɪfˌmeɪkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mischief-maker": troublemaker, prankster, agent provocateur.

Example usage of "mischief-maker": "My brother is a mischief-maker.". More examples on the page.