mischief-maker
a person who causes mischief, especially one who stirs up discord, as by talebearing.
Origin of mischief-maker
1Other words from mischief-maker
- mischief-making, adjective, noun
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How to use mischief-maker in a sentence
Mischief maker Tyler Durden is always attempting a revolution.
‘The Paperboy,’ ‘Austin Powers’ & More Film Pee Scenes (Videos) | Anna Klassen | May 27, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSo mischief-maker Lisa came up with someone: an attractive Brit with wispy white hair, named Martin.
It must be conceded that by this means he never failed to catch the guilty mischief-maker.
The Memoirs of General P. H. Sheridan, Complete | General Philip Henry SheridanMackenzie was not at heart an ill-natured man, and he would have repudiated with indignation the charge of being a mischief-maker.
Hyacinth | George A. BirminghamWith regard to them and their affairs she was what they often angrily accused her of being—a busy-body and even a mischief-maker.
What Timmy Did | Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes
“I should look for a silly mischief-maker,” said Mary Stewart.
Molly Brown's Freshman Days | Nell SpeedSince then Fanny Piers, a notable mischief-maker, had repeated something else he said.
Manslaughter | Alice Duer Miller
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