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problemo

problemo

1 9.6
A person who causes trouble and is hard to deal with
  • noun
  • /prəˈblɛmoʊ/
  • Slang
translation icon : pesado
  • I can't believe she is a real problemo sometimes.

Examples

  • He is such a problemo that nobody wants to work with him on group projects.

  • Whenever there is drama at the party, you can bet the problemo is involved.

  • We had to ask the problemo to leave because he kept interrupting everyone.

  • He's such a problemo at work!

  • There's always a bit of a problemo when he arrives late to the meeting.

  • Trying to get her to follow the rules is a real problemo sometimes.

  • The new policy created a problemo among the staff, leading to confusion.

Synonyms

pain in the ass
vsproblemo
  • Offensive
109 9.2

A person or thing that is very annoying and difficult to deal with

is milder and more joking rather than intensely rude
troublemaker
vsproblemo
  • Offensive
69 4.1

A person who causes problems for other people on purpose

can be used jokingly and does not always imply intent
nuisance
vsproblemo
62 3.6

A person or thing that annoys others and causes trouble

is more informal and personal, referring to a person jokingly
problem child
vsproblemo
  • Informal
8 4.0

A child or project that often causes trouble and needs extra attention

applies more broadly to any difficult person in a joking way
thorn in someone's side
vsproblemo
  • Informal
1 6.3

A person or thing that keeps causing trouble for someone

is more casual and humorous, not focused on repetition
that bugger
vsproblemo
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who is annoying or causes trouble

is informal and playful in tone rather than rude
troubler
vsproblemo
7.4

A person who causes problems by starting arguments or fights

is often used playfully and may not mean deliberate harm

Antonyms

79 1.0

A person who does tasks for others, for example at events

6 4.1

A person who stops or calms arguments and makes people get along

How Troublesome

menace
140 4.4
troublemaker
  • Offensive
69 4.1
problemo
  • Slang
1 9.6
nuisance
62 3.6
bother
29 2.1

Surface Forms

problemo singular
problemos plural

Morphology

problemo = problem (semi-transparent) = problem + o

The sense extends metaphorically from 'problem' to a person who causes trouble; the link is recognizable but non-literal and informal.

Etymology

Problemo can also mean a person who causes trouble and is formed from problem plus a joking -o ending. So calling someone a problemo is a playful way to call them a 'problem' or 'troublemaker', not a serious or formal term.