Learn English – What do you call someone who likes to pick fights

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What do you call someone who's always looking for a fight? The only adjective I'm familiar with is "shit-stirrer" (I apologize for the inappropriate language).

Are there any other terms I could use that would be less slangy?

Best Answer

The first word that jumped to my mind is the adjective belligerent.

Some published definitions include:

  • inclined or eager to fight; hostile or aggressive.

  • Aggressively hostile, eager to fight; acting violently towards others.

  • hostile and aggressive: a bull-necked, belligerent old man.