mischief-maker

American  

[mis-chif-may-ker] / ˈmɪs tʃɪfˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. a person who causes mischief, especially one who stirs up discord, as by talebearing.

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Other Word Forms

• mischief-making
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of mischief-maker

First recorded in 1700–10

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Example Sentences

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mischief-maker

Condemned by politicians and newspaper columnists alike, Harry — who until then had been widely viewed as a lovable mischief-maker — was eventually forced to issue a public apology.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2023

Henry Arundell, a 20-year-old fresher in the side, had been chief mischief-maker by scoring five of 11 tries in a 71-0 win.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2023

In the staid world of academic Yiddishists, Eddy Portnoy is a live wire, a funny guy, a mischief-maker, what they used to call in the Catskills, a tummler.

From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2017

Photograph: John Berens/Frieze Outside, the LA mischief-maker Paul McCarthy has installed a red inflatable balloon dog that towers over the tent.

From The Guardian ● May 10, 2013

She perceived that Martine had been the mischief-maker, and for the moment she was indignant with her friend.

From Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' by Helen Leah Reed

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