1stir1 (stɜː
)
Definitions
verb
Word forms: stirs, stirring, stirred
- to move an implement such as a spoon around in (a liquid) so as to mix up the constituents ⇒
she stirred the porridge
- to change or cause to change position; disturb or be disturbed ⇒
he stirred in his sleep
- (intr) from to venture or depart (from one's usual or preferred place) ⇒
he won't stir from the fireside
- (intr) to be active after a rest; be up and about
- (tr) to excite or stimulate, esp emotionally
- to move (oneself) briskly or vigorously; exert (oneself)
- (tr) to rouse or awaken ⇒
to stir someone from sleep
to stir memories
- informal tr, foll by up to cause or incite others to cause (trouble, arguments, etc)
- See stir one's stumps
noun
- the act or an instance of stirring or the state of being stirred
- a strong reaction, esp of excitement ⇒
his publication caused a stir
- a slight movement
- New Zealand informal a noisy party
See also
stir upAlternative Forms
ˈstirrable adjectiveWord Origin
Old English styrian; related to Middle High German stürn to poke, stir, Norwegian styrja to cause a commotion; see storm, sturgeonSynonyms
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2stir2 (stɜː)
Definitions
noun
- a slang word for prison
⇒
in stir
Word Origin
C19: perhaps from Romany stariben prisonTranslations
- British English:
stir
When you stir a liquid, you mix it inside a container using something such as a spoon.Stir the soup for a few seconds.stɜː VERB Stir the soup for a few seconds.
- Spanish:
remover
v
- French:
remuer
vt
- German:
umrühren
v
- Chinese: 搅动 vt
- Arabic: يُقَلِّبُ vt
- Portuguese: mexer vt
- Russian: мешать vt
- Croatian: miješati v
- Czech: zamíchat vt míchat
- Danish: røre i v
- Dutch: roeren vt
- Finnish: hämmentää v
- Greek: αναδεύω v
- Italian: mescolare v
- Japanese: かき混ぜる v
- Korean: (...을) 휘젓다 vt
- Norwegian: røre v
- Polish: zamieszać vt mieszać
- Brazilian Portuguese: mexer vt
- European Spanish:
remover
v
- Swedish: röra vi
- Thai: คน vt
- Turkish: karıştırmak vt
- Vietnamese: khuấy v
Usage examples
Not surprisingly, Adrina's first appearance at the war council caused a stir , even more than Tristan's inclusion.
, TREASON KEEP (2001)Just before serving, add the cayenne pepper and stir in the yoghurt.
Country Life (2004)Among the recruits ' families, however, Mr Byrne hardly caused a stir.
Irish Times (2002)Add the sausages to the mushroom mixture and stir thoroughly.
Glasgow Herald (2001)The owner's reaction only serves to stir the dog into an even greater frenzy.
, THE DOG LISTENER: Learning the Language of your Best Friend (2002)