shit-stirrer
UK/ˈʃɪtˌstɜːɹə/US/ˈʃɪtˌstɝɚ/
shit-stirrer noun: one who enjoys creating trouble for others by provoking controversy, for example by revealing facts that others would prefer to keep secret.
Noun
shit-stirrer (plural shit-stirrers)
- One who enjoys creating trouble for others by provoking controversy, for example by revealing facts that others would prefer to keep secret.
- Near-synonyms: shitmonger; troublemaker
- Synonyms:
- shit disturber, shitmonger, troublemaker
Synonyms of shit-stirrer
Forms of shit-stirrer
| plural | shit-stirrers |
|---|---|
| alternative form | shit stirrer |
| alternative form | shitstirrer |
Origin of shit-stirrer
From shit + stirrer. Compare the verb stir shit.
Questions about shit-stirrer
- What does shit-stirrer mean?
- Shit-stirrer means one who enjoys creating trouble for others by provoking controversy, for example by revealing facts that others would prefer to keep secret.
- What part of speech is shit-stirrer?
- Shit-stirrer is a noun.
- How do you pronounce shit-stirrer?
- Shit-stirrer is pronounced /ˈʃɪtˌstɜːɹə/ (UK).
- What is the plural of shit-stirrer?
- The plural of shit-stirrer is shit-stirrers.
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