shit-stirrer
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Meaning · English
One who enjoys creating trouble for others by provoking controversy, for example by revealing facts that others would prefer to keep secret.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: shitmonger; troublemaker
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shit-stirrer” mean?
One who enjoys creating trouble for others by provoking controversy, for example by revealing facts that others would prefer to keep secret.
Is “shit-stirrer” formal or informal?
shit-stirrer is generally slang, vulgar.