What is another word for Locofoco?
Pronunciation: [lˌə͡ʊkəfˈə͡ʊkə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Locofoco is a word that originated in the 1800s to describe a type of friction match, which was named after the New York-based reformist political party, the Equal Rights Party. The party gained notoriety for causing a riot during a state constitutional convention by using locofoco matches to light the hall and disrupt the proceedings. As such, synonyms for the term "Locofoco" include rioter, provocateur, rabble-rouser, agitator, instigator, troublemaker, disrupter, and firebrand. These words evoke the same sense of upheaval and rebellion that the term "Locofoco" carries, and are useful in describing individuals or movements that stir up trouble and manipulate the status quo.
