mischiefmaker

noun

Meaning

A person who habitually causes trouble or annoyance to others, often in a playful or lighthearted way.

Examples

  • The class mischiefmaker was finally sent to the principal's office after putting glue on the teacher's chair.
  • She was known as a harmless mischiefmaker who enjoyed playing elaborate pranks on her coworkers.

Synonyms: prankster, troublemaker, rascal, imp