Stir

/stɪr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a movement or a commotion.

The announcement caused quite a stir in the office.

an act of stirring (as in mixing ingredients).

Give the mixture a good stir before you pour it into the pan.

verb

to mix or move (a substance) in a circular pattern.

She used a wooden spoon to stir the soup gently.

to cause to feel strong emotions or excitement.

The speech stirred the crowd into a frenzy of enthusiasm.

to move or cause to move slightly.

He didn't want to stir from his cozy spot on the couch.

Middle English 'stirren', from Old English 'styrrian'.

stir the pot

To instigate trouble or create drama.

stir up

To create or provoke a situation.

stir one's interest

To attract or excite someone's attention.

stir the senses

To awaken or energize one's feelings or perceptions.

stir in

To add an ingredient to a mixture while combining.

agitate

To disturb or upset.

mingle

To mix or blend together.

mix

To combine two or more substances.

To create a fuss or disturbance.

He's always stirring things up at the office.

To provoke someone intentionally.

She loves to stir the pot during discussions.