Wind-up merchant

Wind-up merchant

WIND-UP MERCHANT /wind-up mertสƒant/
Noun London

Someone who specializes in teasing or pranking others.

Example Sentences

"He's such a wind-up merchant."
"Don't listen to him, he's a wind-up merchant."

Etymology & History

Combining "wind up" (tease) with "merchant" (dealer/trader in something). Modern slang from the late 20th century for habitual teasers.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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