stirrer
|stir-er|
B2
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/ˈstɜːrər/
🇬🇧
/ˈstɜːrə/
agitator or mixer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stirrer' originates from the Old English word 'styrian', where 'stir' meant 'to move or agitate'.
Historical Evolution
'styrian' transformed into the Middle English word 'stirren', and eventually became the modern English word 'stir'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move or agitate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that stirs'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that stirs something.
He used a wooden stirrer to mix the paint.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a person who deliberately causes trouble or discord.
He's known as a stirrer in the office, always spreading rumors.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42