a ball-breaker

Someone who deliberately gives others a hard time, is very demanding, or is insulting. Can be considered vulgar slang. John's boss, Mark, is quite the ball-breaker. After completing the project ahead of time and under budget, Mark ordered John to work through the weekend to finish up other meaningless tasks.

a ball-breaker

(British & Australian very informal!)

a woman who does not like men and is unpleasant towards them I don't think you're going to like your new flat mate - she's a bit of a ball-breaker.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Laurence (2)	lo-RAWNS	French
Valentine	['væləntain]
Salvatrice	-	Italian
Ward	[wɔ:d]
Ritva	REET-vah	Finnish
Henrietta	[.henri'etə]