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mischief-maker
This term describes someone who enjoys creating chaos or friction, typically on a small scale. While it can be used affectionately to describe a playful child, in an adult or professional context, it often carries a negative connotation of being manipulative or disruptive. It suggests a level of intent and calculation that distinguishes the person from someone who causes trouble by accident.
Compared to a "troublemaker," a mischief-maker is often perceived as more subtle or focused on the psychological amusement of the act rather than just breaking rules. The term implies a certain level of cunning, where the individual might provoke others into arguing while remaining seemingly innocent themselves.
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Stop being such a mischief-maker and help me clean up this mess.
The youngest brother was a notorious mischief-maker who loved hiding his sisters shoes.
Who is the mischief-maker responsible for putting glue on the teacher chair?
He is a subtle mischief-maker who enjoys pitting his colleagues against each other.
The forest sprite was a playful mischief-maker leading travelers astray with shimmering lights.
I wonder if she realizes she is acting as a mischief-maker in this situation.
The court jester was more than a comedian; he was a calculated mischief-maker.
Don't listen to him; he is just a mischief-maker trying to start an argument.