Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

needler

noun
ˈnēd-lər
Definition
A person who needles or provokes others, often in a teasing or irritating manner.
Examples
  • She was such a needler, always making fun of her friends in a playful way.
  • Even though he was a needler, his friends appreciated his sense of humor.
Meaning
Someone who uses their words to annoy or provoke someone else.
Synonyms
  • teaser
  • provoker
  • tormentor