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View synonyms for mischief-maker

mischief-maker

[ mis-chif-mey-ker ]

noun

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


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Other Words From

  • mischief-making adjective noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mischief-maker1

First recorded in 1700–10
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Example Sentences

Mischief maker Tyler Durden is always attempting a revolution.

So 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.

Mackenzie was not at heart an ill-natured man, and he would have repudiated with indignation the charge of being a mischief-maker.

With regard to them and their affairs she was what they often angrily accused her of being—a busy-body and even a mischief-maker.

“I should look for a silly mischief-maker,” said Mary Stewart.

Since then Fanny Piers, a notable mischief-maker, had repeated something else he said.

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