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  What it means

  Literally “the devil’s broom.” Refers to a person who is constantly stirring up trouble, spreading gossip, or causing chaos wherever they go — a troublemaker or mischief-maker.

  Vocabulary

  • czarci — devil's, diabolical (adjective)
  • miotła — broom

  Grammar note

  'Czarcia' is the genitive/adjective form of 'czart' (an archaic word for devil). 'Miotła' is feminine nominative.

  Cultural context

  The broom is associated with witches and the devil in Polish folklore, making this a vivid image for someone who sweeps trouble into every room they enter.

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