1 definition by rea1nigga101
Someone who escalates a situation; an instigator. “Setting the tone” is the phrase to describe said instigating. The tone setter could have absolutely nothing to do with said situation, but inserts himself regardless for entertainment and/or other nefarious motivations.
*Person 1 and 2 are having a civil discussion
Person 3: oh shit you letting him bitch you like that?
That nigga is a tone setter
Person 3: oh shit you letting him bitch you like that?
That nigga is a tone setter
by rea1nigga101 April 10, 2023