Stirrer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɜːɹə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stirrer is a noun meaning A person who stirs something.
Meaning
A person who stirs something.
More Meanings
- One who stirs or moves about, as after sleep.
- A device used to stir. (Cardinal types include wood or plastic strips (for beverages) and magnetic objects that react to a spinning magnet nearby (for chemistry beakers).
- (slang) A person who spreads rumours or causes agitation.
Example Sentences
An early stirrer, by the rood!
We're out of coffee stirrers again and I'm not using my finger!
Near-synonyms: (vulgar) shit-stirrer, shit disturber, shitmonger
Why would you say something so hurtful? God, you are such a stirrer!
Word Forms
- stirrers
Synonyms for stirrer
Depending on context, synonyms include agitator, bear, beggar, bhoy, blackguard, booger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scaremonger, shaker, troublemaker, agitator, flask, spoon.
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