stirrer

English

/ˈstɜːɹə/, /ˈstɝɚ/

noun

Definitions

A device used to stir.
A person who stirs something.
(slang) A person who spreads rumours or causes agitation.
One who stirs or moves about, as after sleep.

Etymology

Suffix from English stir.

Origin

English

stir

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

astir English
bestir English
multistirrer English
overstir English
shit English
shit-stirrer English
stir English
stir-fry English
stirabout English
stirless English
stirrable English
stirrage English
stirrest English
stirreth English
thermostirrer English
upstir English
stiren Middle English