Somebody attempting to stir up trouble.
Spuddler
SPUD-ler
ˈspʌdlər
Noun
Etymology & History
Devon term for troublemaker or stirrer. You spuddlin bugger! From spud (to dig) suggesting digging up trouble. Regional insult.
Word Details
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Region
Devon
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Era
1800s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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