mischief-maker
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of mischief-maker
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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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
Whitfield, who is biracial and grew up in the Midwest, is a one-liner machine and mischief-maker who giddily raided Lyons’ closet in the premiere episode.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2023
There were three sisters, Rosalee, Virginia and Quinsha, and a growing number of children, including the quiet Destiny, who was a basketball standout, and Quintien, a mischief-maker who seemed to charm everyone he met.
From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2022
Eris had long been the most powerful mischief-maker in Epic Mafia.
From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2016
“I never expected you to turn into a little mischief-maker, Effie.”
From Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt by Mitford, Bertram
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