Troublemaker

Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkər/

Definitions of troublemaker

noun a person who causes trouble or difficulties, especially one who does so deliberately

Example Sentences

A1 The troublemaker in class always disrupts the lesson.

A2 The troublemaker was sent to the principal's office for causing a disturbance.

B1 The troublemaker's behavior is becoming a concern for the school administration.

B2 The troublemaker was caught vandalizing school property.

C1 The troublemaker's reputation precedes them wherever they go.

C2 The troublemaker's antics have landed them in serious trouble with the law.

Examples of troublemaker in a Sentence

formal The troublemaker was causing disruptions in the classroom.

informal That troublemaker is always up to no good.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a troublemaker.

figurative The storm was like a troublemaker, stirring up chaos wherever it went.

Grammatical Forms of troublemaker

• plural: troublemakers
• comparative: more troublemaking
• superlative: most troublemaking
• present tense: troublemaker
• future tense: will troublemaker
• perfect tense: has troublemaker
• continuous tense: is troublemaking
• singular: troublemaker
• positive degree: troublemaker
• infinitive: to troublemake
• gerund: troublemaking
• participle: troublemaking

Origin and Evolution of troublemaker

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'troublemaker' originated from the Middle English term 'trouble' meaning distress or disturbance, combined with the suffix 'maker' denoting someone who creates or causes something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'troublemaker' has retained its original meaning of someone who causes problems or disturbances, but has also taken on a more colloquial usage to refer to someone who stirs up trouble or creates discord.