Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mischief-maker

noun

/ˈmɪs.tʃɪfˌmeɪ.kər/

Definition

A person who causes trouble or creates disturbances, often in a playful or annoying manner.

Examples

The kids were being mischief-makers, hiding their friend’s toys just for fun.
As a mischief-maker, he often played pranks on his coworkers during meetings.
In the story, the mischief-maker created chaos wherever he went, leaving everyone in a fit of laughter.

Meaning

Mischief-makers are individuals who like to play pranks, create confusion, or engage in behavior that disrupts the normal flow of events, usually without serious intent to harm.