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.

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.