troublemaker

See also: trouble maker

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From trouble + make + -er.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈtɹʌbəlˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/
    • Audio (US):(file)
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
    • Hyphenation: troub‧le‧mak‧er

    Noun

    troublemaker (plural troublemakers)

    1. One who causes trouble, especially one who does so deliberately.
      Synonyms: see Thesaurus:troublemaker
      local troublemaker
      serial troublemaker
      The teacher separated the known troublemakers from the rest of the class.
      He gained a reputation as a political troublemaker.
    2. A complainer.
      Synonyms: see Thesaurus:complainer

    Translations