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.

What is a synonym for "shit-stirrer"?

Common synonyms include: ;, agitator, hoodlum, hool, hoolie, hooligan.

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

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One who enjoys creating trouble for others by provoking controversy, for example by revealing facts that others would prefer to keep secret. slang, vulgar
"Near-synonyms: shitmonger; troublemaker"

"Near-synonyms: shitmonger; troublemaker"

From shit + stirrer. Compare the verb stir shit.

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